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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.56, 786.84 and 448.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.56, 786.84 and 448.04 is: 672.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.56 : 786.84 = 448.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.56/786.84 = 448.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.56x = 786.84 × 448.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.56x = 352,535.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,535.79/524.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.06

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