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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.98, 672.76 and 326.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.98, 672.76 and 326.68 is: 489.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.98 : 672.76 = 326.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.98/672.76 = 326.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.98x = 672.76 × 326.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.98x = 219,777.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,777.24/448.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.50

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