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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.58, 793.56 and 448.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.58, 793.56 and 448.58 is: 672.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.58 : 793.56 = 448.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.58/793.56 = 448.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.58x = 793.56 × 448.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.58x = 355,975.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,975.14/529.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.18

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