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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.81, 855.12 and 448.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.81, 855.12 and 448.52 is: 674.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.81 : 855.12 = 448.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.81/855.12 = 448.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.81x = 855.12 × 448.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.81x = 383,538.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,538.42/568.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.29

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