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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.24, 764.64 and 448.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.24, 764.64 and 448.88 is: 674.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.24 : 764.64 = 448.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.24/764.64 = 448.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.24x = 764.64 × 448.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.24x = 343,231.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,231.60/509.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.01

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