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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.68, 862.35 and 448.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.68, 862.35 and 448.01 is: 618.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.68 : 862.35 = 448.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.68/862.35 = 448.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.68x = 862.35 × 448.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.68x = 386,341.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,341.42/624.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.46

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