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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.88, 673 and 362.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.88, 673 and 362.32 is: 543.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.88 : 673 = 362.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.88/673 = 362.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.88x = 673 × 362.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.88x = 243,841.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,841.36/448.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.22

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