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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.96, 808.23 and 448.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.96, 808.23 and 448.62 is: 670.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.96 : 808.23 = 448.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.96/808.23 = 448.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.96x = 808.23 × 448.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.96x = 362,588.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,588.14/540.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.27

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