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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.38, 875.48 and 447.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.38, 875.48 and 447.93 is: 618.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.38 : 875.48 = 447.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.38/875.48 = 447.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.38x = 875.48 × 447.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.38x = 392,153.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,153.76/634.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.17

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