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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.82, 792.87 and 448.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.82, 792.87 and 448.80 is: 670.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.82 : 792.87 = 448.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.82/792.87 = 448.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.82x = 792.87 × 448.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.82x = 355,840.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,840.06/530.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.36

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