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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.43, 834.93 and 448.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.43, 834.93 and 448.68 is: 672.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.43 : 834.93 = 448.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.43/834.93 = 448.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.43x = 834.93 × 448.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.43x = 374,616.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,616.39/557.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.04

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