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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.44, 781.40 and 448.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.44, 781.40 and 448.28 is: 673.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.44 : 781.40 = 448.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.44/781.40 = 448.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.44x = 781.40 × 448.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.44x = 350,285.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,285.99/520.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.06

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