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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.82, 673.68 and 284.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.82, 673.68 and 284.48 is: 427.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.82 : 673.68 = 284.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.82/673.68 = 284.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.82x = 673.68 × 284.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.82x = 191,648.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,648.49/448.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.01

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