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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.43, 701.26 and 448.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.43, 701.26 and 448.38 is: 671.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.43 : 701.26 = 448.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.43/701.26 = 448.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.43x = 701.26 × 448.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.43x = 314,428.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,428.12/468.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.24

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