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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.14, 845.31 and 448.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.14, 845.31 and 448.32 is: 672.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.14 : 845.31 = 448.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.14/845.31 = 448.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.14x = 845.31 × 448.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.14x = 378,969.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,969.38/563.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.96

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