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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.80, 821.03 and 448.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.80, 821.03 and 448.29 is: 617.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.80 : 821.03 = 448.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.80/821.03 = 448.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.80x = 821.03 × 448.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.80x = 368,057.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,057.30/595.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.75

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