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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.14, 773.89 and 448.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.14, 773.89 and 448.90 is: 671.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.14 : 773.89 = 448.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.14/773.89 = 448.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.14x = 773.89 × 448.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.14x = 347,396.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,396.16/517.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.76

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