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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.60, 800.87 and 448.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.60, 800.87 and 448.47 is: 671.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.60 : 800.87 = 448.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.60/800.87 = 448.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.60x = 800.87 × 448.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.60x = 359,163.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,163.93/534.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.84

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