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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.28, 858.96 and 448.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.28, 858.96 and 448.32 is: 617.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.28 : 858.96 = 448.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.28/858.96 = 448.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.28x = 858.96 × 448.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.28x = 385,088.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,088.95/623.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.84

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