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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.94, 672.77 and 357.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.94, 672.77 and 357.23 is: 535.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.94 : 672.77 = 357.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.94/672.77 = 357.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.94x = 672.77 × 357.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.94x = 240,333.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,333.63/448.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.34

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