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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.74, 727.75 and 448.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.74, 727.75 and 448.88 is: 620.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.74 : 727.75 = 448.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.74/727.75 = 448.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.74x = 727.75 × 448.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.74x = 326,673.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,673.44/526.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.18

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