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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.24, 809.76 and 448.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.24, 809.76 and 448.52 is: 673.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.24 : 809.76 = 448.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.24/809.76 = 448.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.24x = 809.76 × 448.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.24x = 363,189.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,189.51/539.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.53

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