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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723, 1,082.93 and 448.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723, 1,082.93 and 448.51 is: 671.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723 : 1,082.93 = 448.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723/1,082.93 = 448.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723x = 1,082.93 × 448.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723x = 485,704.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,704.93/723
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.79

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