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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.34, 785.58 and 448.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.34, 785.58 and 448.12 is: 670.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.34 : 785.58 = 448.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.34/785.58 = 448.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.34x = 785.58 × 448.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.34x = 352,034.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,034.11/525.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.11

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