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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.99, 671.72 and 397.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.99, 671.72 and 397.04 is: 593.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.99 : 671.72 = 397.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.99/671.72 = 397.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.99x = 671.72 × 397.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.99x = 266,694.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,694.37/448.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.99

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