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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.31, 844.70 and 448.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.31, 844.70 and 448.54 is: 670.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.31 : 844.70 = 448.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.31/844.70 = 448.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.31x = 844.70 × 448.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.31x = 378,878.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,878.49/565.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.21

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