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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.83, 670.75 and 361.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.83, 670.75 and 361.20 is: 539.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.83 : 670.75 = 361.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.83/670.75 = 361.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.83x = 670.75 × 361.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.83x = 242,274.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,274.90/448.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.79

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