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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.20, 853.47 and 448.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.20, 853.47 and 448.70 is: 671.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.20 : 853.47 = 448.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.20/853.47 = 448.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.20x = 853.47 × 448.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.20x = 382,954.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,954.12/570.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.61

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