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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.99, 821.64 and 448.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.99, 821.64 and 448.36 is: 618.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.99 : 821.64 = 448.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.99/821.64 = 448.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.99x = 821.64 × 448.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.99x = 368,390.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,390.51/595.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.12

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