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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.86, 673.98 and 376.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.86, 673.98 and 376.44 is: 565.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.86 : 673.98 = 376.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.86/673.98 = 376.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.86x = 673.98 × 376.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.86x = 253,713.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,713.03/448.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.24

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