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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.93, 741.09 and 448.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.93, 741.09 and 448.31 is: 618.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.93 : 741.09 = 448.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.93/741.09 = 448.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.93x = 741.09 × 448.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.93x = 332,238.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,238.06/536.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.77

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