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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.98, 673.06 and 254.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.98, 673.06 and 254.09 is: 380.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.98 : 673.06 = 254.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.98/673.06 = 254.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.98x = 673.06 × 254.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.98x = 171,017.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,017.82/448.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.90

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