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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.44, 825.72 and 448.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.44, 825.72 and 448.59 is: 672.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.44 : 825.72 = 448.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.44/825.72 = 448.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.44x = 825.72 × 448.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.44x = 370,409.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,409.73/550.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.93

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