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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.47, 927.51 and 448.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.47, 927.51 and 448.31 is: 618.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.47 : 927.51 = 448.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.47/927.51 = 448.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.47x = 927.51 × 448.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.47x = 415,805.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,805.13/672.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.33

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