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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.83, 672.71 and 304.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.83, 672.71 and 304.11 is: 455.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.83 : 672.71 = 304.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.83/672.71 = 304.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.83x = 672.71 × 304.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.83x = 204,576.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,576.32/448.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.80

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