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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.74, 821.56 and 448.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.74, 821.56 and 448.32 is: 618.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.74 : 821.56 = 448.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.74/821.56 = 448.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.74x = 821.56 × 448.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.74x = 368,321.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,321.78/595.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.26

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