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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.76, 746.64 and 448.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.76, 746.64 and 448.52 is: 618.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.76 : 746.64 = 448.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.76/746.64 = 448.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.76x = 746.64 × 448.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.76x = 334,882.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,882.97/541.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.14

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