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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.99, 682.88 and 448.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.99, 682.88 and 448.43 is: 671.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.99 : 682.88 = 448.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.99/682.88 = 448.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.99x = 682.88 × 448.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.99x = 306,218.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,218.22/455.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.55

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