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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.92, 772.68 and 448

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.92, 772.68 and 448 is: 670.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.92 : 772.68 = 448 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.92/772.68 = 448/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.92x = 772.68 × 448
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.92x = 346,160.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,160.64/515.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.96

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