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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.82, 672.76 and 292.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.82, 672.76 and 292.68 is: 438.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.82 : 672.76 = 292.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.82/672.76 = 292.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.82x = 672.76 × 292.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.82x = 196,903.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,903.40/448.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.71

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