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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.20, 858.18 and 448.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.20, 858.18 and 448.24 is: 617.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.20 : 858.18 = 448.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.20/858.18 = 448.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.20x = 858.18 × 448.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.20x = 384,670.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,670.60/623.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.25

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