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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.47, 944.59 and 448.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.47, 944.59 and 448.37 is: 672.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.47 : 944.59 = 448.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.47/944.59 = 448.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.47x = 944.59 × 448.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.47x = 423,523.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,523.58/629.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.83

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