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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.17, 846.45 and 448.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.17, 846.45 and 448.74 is: 673.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.17 : 846.45 = 448.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.17/846.45 = 448.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.17x = 846.45 × 448.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.17x = 379,835.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,835.97/564.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.27

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