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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.02, 1,257.78 and 448.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.02, 1,257.78 and 448.35 is: 672.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.02 : 1,257.78 = 448.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.02/1,257.78 = 448.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.02x = 1,257.78 × 448.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.02x = 563,925.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,925.66/838.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.93

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