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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.17, 828.57 and 448.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.17, 828.57 and 448.59 is: 671.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.17 : 828.57 = 448.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.17/828.57 = 448.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.17x = 828.57 × 448.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.17x = 371,688.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,688.22/553.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.92

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