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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.24, 917.46 and 448.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.24, 917.46 and 448.46 is: 673.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.24 : 917.46 = 448.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.24/917.46 = 448.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.24x = 917.46 × 448.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.24x = 411,444.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,444.11/611.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.13

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