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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.95, 781.83 and 448.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.95, 781.83 and 448.66 is: 673.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.95 : 781.83 = 448.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.95/781.83 = 448.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.95x = 781.83 × 448.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.95x = 350,775.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,775.85/520.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.34

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