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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.76, 843.12 and 448.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.76, 843.12 and 448.48 is: 673.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.76 : 843.12 = 448.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.76/843.12 = 448.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.76x = 843.12 × 448.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.76x = 378,122.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,122.46/561.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.10

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