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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.80, 858.02 and 448.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.80, 858.02 and 448.04 is: 618.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.80 : 858.02 = 448.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.80/858.02 = 448.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.80x = 858.02 × 448.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.80x = 384,427.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,427.28/621.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.25

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