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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.68, 770.87 and 448.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.68, 770.87 and 448.88 is: 673.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.68 : 770.87 = 448.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.68/770.87 = 448.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.68x = 770.87 × 448.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.68x = 346,025.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,025.39/513.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.63

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