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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.05, 867.28 and 448.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.05, 867.28 and 448.16 is: 671.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.05 : 867.28 = 448.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.05/867.28 = 448.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.05x = 867.28 × 448.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.05x = 388,680.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,680.20/579.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.24

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