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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.97, 672.46 and 345.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.97, 672.46 and 345.49 is: 517.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.97 : 672.46 = 345.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.97/672.46 = 345.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.97x = 672.46 × 345.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.97x = 232,325.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,325.66/448.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.47

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