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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.96, 859.68 and 448.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.96, 859.68 and 448.48 is: 618.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.96 : 859.68 = 448.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.96/859.68 = 448.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.96x = 859.68 × 448.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.96x = 385,549.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,549.29/622.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.90

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