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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.30, 801.83 and 448.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.30, 801.83 and 448.39 is: 671.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.30 : 801.83 = 448.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.30/801.83 = 448.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.30x = 801.83 × 448.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.30x = 359,532.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,532.55/535.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.65

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