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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.84, 821.40 and 448.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.84, 821.40 and 448.24 is: 617.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.84 : 821.40 = 448.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.84/821.40 = 448.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.84x = 821.40 × 448.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.84x = 368,184.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,184.34/595.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.92

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