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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.99, 673.49 and 436.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.99, 673.49 and 436.84 is: 655.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.99 : 673.49 = 436.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.99/673.49 = 436.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.99x = 673.49 × 436.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.99x = 294,207.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,207.37/448.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.26

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