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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.36, 790.07 and 448.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.36, 790.07 and 448.05 is: 618.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.36 : 790.07 = 448.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.36/790.07 = 448.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.36x = 790.07 × 448.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.36x = 353,991.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,991.59/572.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.48

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