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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.36, 854.12 and 448.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.36, 854.12 and 448.32 is: 671.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.36 : 854.12 = 448.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.36/854.12 = 448.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.36x = 854.12 × 448.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.36x = 382,919.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,919.08/570.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.36

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