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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.96, 673.93 and 339.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.96, 673.93 and 339.61 is: 509.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.96 : 673.93 = 339.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.96/673.93 = 339.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.96x = 673.93 × 339.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.96x = 228,873.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,873.37/448.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.79

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