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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.08, 802.50 and 448.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.08, 802.50 and 448.96 is: 672.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.08 : 802.50 = 448.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.08/802.50 = 448.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.08x = 802.50 × 448.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.08x = 360,290.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,290.40/536.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.08

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