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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.85, 672.19 and 397.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.85, 672.19 and 397.55 is: 595.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.85 : 672.19 = 397.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.85/672.19 = 397.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.85x = 672.19 × 397.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.85x = 267,229.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,229.13/448.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.36

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