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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.12, 817.72 and 448.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.12, 817.72 and 448.72 is: 673.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.12 : 817.72 = 448.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.12/817.72 = 448.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.12x = 817.72 × 448.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.12x = 366,927.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,927.32/545.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.11

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