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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.98, 712.26 and 448.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.98, 712.26 and 448.26 is: 670.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.98 : 712.26 = 448.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.98/712.26 = 448.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.98x = 712.26 × 448.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.98x = 319,277.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,277.67/475.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.78

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