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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.96, 672.48 and 414.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.96, 672.48 and 414.80 is: 621.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.96 : 672.48 = 414.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.96/672.48 = 414.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.96x = 672.48 × 414.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.96x = 278,944.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,944.70/448.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.31

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