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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573, 791.22 and 448.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573, 791.22 and 448.62 is: 619.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573 : 791.22 = 448.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573/791.22 = 448.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573x = 791.22 × 448.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573x = 354,957.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,957.12/573
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.47

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