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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.01, 1,259.28 and 448.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.01, 1,259.28 and 448.28 is: 673.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.01 : 1,259.28 = 448.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.01/1,259.28 = 448.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.01x = 1,259.28 × 448.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.01x = 564,515.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,515.55/838.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.64

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