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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.56, 713.34 and 448.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.56, 713.34 and 448.83 is: 673.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.56 : 713.34 = 448.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.56/713.34 = 448.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.56x = 713.34 × 448.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.56x = 320,168.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,168.39/475.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.25

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