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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.97, 945.34 and 448.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.97, 945.34 and 448.87 is: 673.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.97 : 945.34 = 448.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.97/945.34 = 448.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.97x = 945.34 × 448.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.97x = 424,332.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,332.52/629.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.58

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