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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838.83, 1,257.87 and 448.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838.83, 1,257.87 and 448.74 is: 672.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838.83 : 1,257.87 = 448.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838.83/1,257.87 = 448.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838.83x = 1,257.87 × 448.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838.83x = 564,456.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,456.58/838.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.91

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