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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.47, 637.56 and 448.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.47, 637.56 and 448.09 is: 617.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.47 : 637.56 = 448.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.47/637.56 = 448.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.47x = 637.56 × 448.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.47x = 285,682.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,682.67/462.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.74

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