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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.86, 672.27 and 325.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.86, 672.27 and 325.86 is: 488.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.86 : 672.27 = 325.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.86/672.27 = 325.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.86x = 672.27 × 325.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.86x = 219,065.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,065.90/448.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.05

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