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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.59, 793.22 and 448.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.59, 793.22 and 448.40 is: 672.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.59 : 793.22 = 448.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.59/793.22 = 448.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.59x = 793.22 × 448.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.59x = 355,673.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,673.64/528.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.88

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