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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.76, 823.25 and 447.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.76, 823.25 and 447.51 is: 671.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.76 : 823.25 = 447.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.76/823.25 = 447.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.76x = 823.25 × 447.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.76x = 368,412.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,412.61/548.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.35

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