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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.59, 817.15 and 448.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.59, 817.15 and 448.39 is: 671.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.59 : 817.15 = 448.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.59/817.15 = 448.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.59x = 817.15 × 448.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.59x = 366,401.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,401.89/545.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.57

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