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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.86, 672.75 and 304.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.86, 672.75 and 304.14 is: 455.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.86 : 672.75 = 304.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.86/672.75 = 304.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.86x = 672.75 × 304.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.86x = 204,610.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,610.19/448.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.84

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