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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.24, 693.36 and 448.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.24, 693.36 and 448.20 is: 672.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.24 : 693.36 = 448.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.24/693.36 = 448.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.24x = 693.36 × 448.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.24x = 310,763.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,763.95/462.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.30

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