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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.89, 672.71 and 424.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.89, 672.71 and 424.25 is: 635.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.89 : 672.71 = 424.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.89/672.71 = 424.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.89x = 672.71 × 424.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.89x = 285,391.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,391.73/448.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.77

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