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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.14, 787.95 and 448.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.14, 787.95 and 448.65 is: 671.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.14 : 787.95 = 448.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.14/787.95 = 448.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.14x = 787.95 × 448.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.14x = 353,513.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,513.77/526.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.90

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