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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.95, 848.36 and 447.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.95, 848.36 and 447.87 is: 618.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.95 : 848.36 = 447.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.95/848.36 = 447.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.95x = 848.36 × 447.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.95x = 379,954.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,954.99/613.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.87

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