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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.45, 1,258.03 and 448.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.45, 1,258.03 and 448.35 is: 672.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.45 : 1,258.03 = 448.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.45/1,258.03 = 448.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.45x = 1,258.03 × 448.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.45x = 564,033.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,033.94/838.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.71

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