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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.27, 788.60 and 448.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.27, 788.60 and 448.72 is: 673.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.27 : 788.60 = 448.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.27/788.60 = 448.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.27x = 788.60 × 448.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.27x = 353,858.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,858.35/525.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.68

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