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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.59, 808.19 and 448.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.59, 808.19 and 448.38 is: 672.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.59 : 808.19 = 448.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.59/808.19 = 448.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.59x = 808.19 × 448.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.59x = 362,376.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,376.23/538.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.82

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