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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.12, 779.52 and 448.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.12, 779.52 and 448.64 is: 618.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.12 : 779.52 = 448.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.12/779.52 = 448.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.12x = 779.52 × 448.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.12x = 349,723.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,723.85/565.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.85

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