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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.86, 671.52 and 396.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.86, 671.52 and 396.91 is: 593.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.86 : 671.52 = 396.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.86/671.52 = 396.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.86x = 671.52 × 396.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.86x = 266,533.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,533.00/448.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.80

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