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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.76, 944.81 and 448.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.76, 944.81 and 448.31 is: 672.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.76 : 944.81 = 448.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.76/944.81 = 448.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.76x = 944.81 × 448.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.76x = 423,560.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,560.81/629.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.58

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