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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.86, 671.85 and 316.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.86, 671.85 and 316.86 is: 474.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.86 : 671.85 = 316.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.86/671.85 = 316.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.86x = 671.85 × 316.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.86x = 212,882.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,882.39/448.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.27

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