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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.69, 821.75 and 448.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.69, 821.75 and 448.27 is: 618.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.69 : 821.75 = 448.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.69/821.75 = 448.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.69x = 821.75 × 448.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.69x = 368,361.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,361.58/595.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.38

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