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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.90, 673.96 and 439.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.90, 673.96 and 439.38 is: 659.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.90 : 673.96 = 439.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.90/673.96 = 439.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.90x = 673.96 × 439.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.90x = 296,124.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,124.54/448.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.67

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