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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.84, 671.91 and 407.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.84, 671.91 and 407.71 is: 610.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.84 : 671.91 = 407.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.84/671.91 = 407.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.84x = 671.91 × 407.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.84x = 273,944.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,944.43/448.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.34

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