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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.17, 791.40 and 448.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.17, 791.40 and 448.58 is: 619.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.17 : 791.40 = 448.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.17/791.40 = 448.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.17x = 791.40 × 448.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.17x = 355,002.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,002.26/573.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.37

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