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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.79, 846.87 and 448.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.79, 846.87 and 448.90 is: 673.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.79 : 846.87 = 448.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.79/846.87 = 448.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.79x = 846.87 × 448.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.79x = 380,159.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,159.94/564.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.10

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