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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.07, 821.42 and 448.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.07, 821.42 and 448.13 is: 618.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.07 : 821.42 = 448.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.07/821.42 = 448.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.07x = 821.42 × 448.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.07x = 368,104.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,104.44/595.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.59

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