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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.48, 715.15 and 448

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.48, 715.15 and 448 is: 675.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.48 : 715.15 = 448 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.48/715.15 = 448/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.48x = 715.15 × 448
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.48x = 320,387.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,387.20/474.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.24

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