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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.20, 875.46 and 447.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.20, 875.46 and 447.84 is: 618.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.20 : 875.46 = 447.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.20/875.46 = 447.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.20x = 875.46 × 447.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.20x = 392,066.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,066.01/634.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.21

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