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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.16, 825.83 and 448.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.16, 825.83 and 448.50 is: 672.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.16 : 825.83 = 448.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.16/825.83 = 448.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.16x = 825.83 × 448.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.16x = 370,382.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,382.51/551.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.01

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