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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.38, 821.91 and 448.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.38, 821.91 and 448.07 is: 618.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.38 : 821.91 = 448.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.38/821.91 = 448.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.38x = 821.91 × 448.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.38x = 368,270.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,270.78/595.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.54

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