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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.83, 672.26 and 326.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.83, 672.26 and 326.81 is: 489.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.83 : 672.26 = 326.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.83/672.26 = 326.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.83x = 672.26 × 326.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.83x = 219,701.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,701.34/448.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.50

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