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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.88, 854.97 and 448.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.88, 854.97 and 448.30 is: 671.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.88 : 854.97 = 448.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.88/854.97 = 448.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.88x = 854.97 × 448.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.88x = 383,283.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,283.05/570.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.39

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