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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.11, 687.84 and 448.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.11, 687.84 and 448.12 is: 672.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.11 : 687.84 = 448.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.11/687.84 = 448.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.11x = 687.84 × 448.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.11x = 308,234.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,234.86/458.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.84

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