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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.60, 863.88 and 448.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.60, 863.88 and 448.16 is: 672.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.60 : 863.88 = 448.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.60/863.88 = 448.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.60x = 863.88 × 448.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.60x = 387,156.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,156.46/575.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.61

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