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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.25, 764.17 and 448.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.25, 764.17 and 448.71 is: 619.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.25 : 764.17 = 448.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.25/764.17 = 448.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.25x = 764.17 × 448.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.25x = 342,889.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,889.60/553.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.78

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