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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.99, 854.98 and 448.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.99, 854.98 and 448.34 is: 672.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.99 : 854.98 = 448.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.99/854.98 = 448.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.99x = 854.98 × 448.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.99x = 383,317.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,317.60/569.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.50

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