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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.50, 801.96 and 448.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.50, 801.96 and 448.80 is: 672.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.50 : 801.96 = 448.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.50/801.96 = 448.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.50x = 801.96 × 448.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.50x = 359,919.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,919.65/535.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.12

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