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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.70, 790.02 and 448.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.70, 790.02 and 448.32 is: 618.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.70 : 790.02 = 448.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.70/790.02 = 448.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.70x = 790.02 × 448.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.70x = 354,181.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,181.77/572.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.44

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