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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.65, 783.68 and 448.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.65, 783.68 and 448.75 is: 674.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.65 : 783.68 = 448.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.65/783.68 = 448.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.65x = 783.68 × 448.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.65x = 351,676.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,676.40/521.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.16

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