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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.25, 731.43 and 448.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.25, 731.43 and 448.15 is: 617.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.25 : 731.43 = 448.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.25/731.43 = 448.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.25x = 731.43 × 448.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.25x = 327,790.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,790.35/531.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.02

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