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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.82, 789.42 and 448.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.82, 789.42 and 448.28 is: 617.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.82 : 789.42 = 448.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.82/789.42 = 448.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.82x = 789.42 × 448.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.82x = 353,881.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,881.89/572.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.79

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