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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.92, 673.06 and 217.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.92, 673.06 and 217.58 is: 326.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.92 : 673.06 = 217.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.92/673.06 = 217.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.92x = 673.06 × 217.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.92x = 146,444.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,444.39/448.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.21

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