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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.86, 683.84 and 448.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.86, 683.84 and 448.82 is: 673.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.86 : 683.84 = 448.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.86/683.84 = 448.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.86x = 683.84 × 448.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.86x = 306,918.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,918.77/455.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.28

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