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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.43, 859.01 and 448.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.43, 859.01 and 448.47 is: 617.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.43 : 859.01 = 448.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.43/859.01 = 448.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.43x = 859.01 × 448.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.43x = 385,237.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,237.97/623.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.93

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