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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.87, 674.61 and 372.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.87, 674.61 and 372.32 is: 559.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.87 : 674.61 = 372.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.87/674.61 = 372.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.87x = 674.61 × 372.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.87x = 251,170.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,170.80/448.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.56

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