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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.83, 672.53 and 357.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.83, 672.53 and 357.71 is: 535.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.83 : 672.53 = 357.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.83/672.53 = 357.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.83x = 672.53 × 357.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.83x = 240,565.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,565.56/448.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.98

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