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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.91, 865.96 and 448.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.91, 865.96 and 448.22 is: 671.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.91 : 865.96 = 448.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.91/865.96 = 448.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.91x = 865.96 × 448.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.91x = 388,141.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,141.64/577.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.63

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