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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.55, 801.50 and 448.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.55, 801.50 and 448.98 is: 671.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.55 : 801.50 = 448.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.55/801.50 = 448.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.55x = 801.50 × 448.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.55x = 359,859.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,859.47/535.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.94

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