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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.29, 791.45 and 448.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.29, 791.45 and 448.69 is: 619.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.29 : 791.45 = 448.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.29/791.45 = 448.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.29x = 791.45 × 448.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.29x = 355,115.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,115.70/573.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.43

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