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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.90, 674.31 and 376.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.90, 674.31 and 376.90 is: 566.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.90 : 674.31 = 376.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.90/674.31 = 376.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.90x = 674.31 × 376.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.90x = 254,147.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,147.44/448.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.16

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