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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.27, 770.85 and 448.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.27, 770.85 and 448.74 is: 673.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.27 : 770.85 = 448.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.27/770.85 = 448.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.27x = 770.85 × 448.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.27x = 345,911.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,911.23/513.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.94

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