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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.95, 673.44 and 253.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.95, 673.44 and 253.83 is: 380.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.95 : 673.44 = 253.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.95/673.44 = 253.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.95x = 673.44 × 253.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.95x = 170,939.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,939.28/448.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.75

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