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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.95, 672.94 and 217.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.95, 672.94 and 217.68 is: 326.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.95 : 672.94 = 217.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.95/672.94 = 217.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.95x = 672.94 × 217.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.95x = 146,485.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,485.58/448.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.28

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