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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.64, 790.02 and 448.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.64, 790.02 and 448.08 is: 618.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.64 : 790.02 = 448.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.64/790.02 = 448.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.64x = 790.02 × 448.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.64x = 353,992.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,992.16/572.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.18

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