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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.41, 874.94 and 448.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.41, 874.94 and 448.11 is: 618.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.41 : 874.94 = 448.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.41/874.94 = 448.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.41x = 874.94 × 448.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.41x = 392,067.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,067.12/634.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.00

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