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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.28, 791.57 and 448.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.28, 791.57 and 448.74 is: 619.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.28 : 791.57 = 448.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.28/791.57 = 448.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.28x = 791.57 × 448.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.28x = 355,210.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,210.24/573.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.61

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