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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.32, 1,356.48 and 448.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.32, 1,356.48 and 448.64 is: 672.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.32 : 1,356.48 = 448.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.32/1,356.48 = 448.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.32x = 1,356.48 × 448.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.32x = 608,571.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,571.19/904.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.96

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