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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.99, 672.43 and 383.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.99, 672.43 and 383.61 is: 574.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.99 : 672.43 = 383.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.99/672.43 = 383.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.99x = 672.43 × 383.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.99x = 257,950.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,950.18/448.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.51

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