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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.53, 787.98 and 448.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.53, 787.98 and 448.52 is: 672.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.53 : 787.98 = 448.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.53/787.98 = 448.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.53x = 787.98 × 448.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.53x = 353,424.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,424.79/525.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.51

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