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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.31, 854.31 and 448

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.31, 854.31 and 448 is: 671.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.31 : 854.31 = 448 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.31/854.31 = 448/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.31x = 854.31 × 448
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.31x = 382,730.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,730.88/570.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.09

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