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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.96, 931.23 and 448.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.96, 931.23 and 448.80 is: 671.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.96 : 931.23 = 448.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.96/931.23 = 448.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.96x = 931.23 × 448.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.96x = 417,936.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,936.02/621.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.97

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