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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.86, 673.02 and 327.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.86, 673.02 and 327.36 is: 490.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.86 : 673.02 = 327.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.86/673.02 = 327.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.86x = 673.02 × 327.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.86x = 220,319.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,319.83/448.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.84

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