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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.40, 854.82 and 448.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.40, 854.82 and 448.08 is: 672.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.40 : 854.82 = 448.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.40/854.82 = 448.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.40x = 854.82 × 448.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.40x = 383,027.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,027.75/569.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.69

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