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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.53, 866.45 and 448.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.53, 866.45 and 448.12 is: 671.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.53 : 866.45 = 448.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.53/866.45 = 448.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.53x = 866.45 × 448.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.53x = 388,269.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,269.64/578.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.13

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