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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.72, 781.87 and 448.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.72, 781.87 and 448.72 is: 619.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.72 : 781.87 = 448.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.72/781.87 = 448.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.72x = 781.87 × 448.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.72x = 350,836.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,836.80/566.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.07

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