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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.04, 863.28 and 446.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.04, 863.28 and 446.88 is: 670.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.04 : 863.28 = 446.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.04/863.28 = 446.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.04x = 863.28 × 446.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.04x = 385,782.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,782.57/575.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.88

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