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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.62, 876.60 and 447.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.62, 876.60 and 447.99 is: 618.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.62 : 876.60 = 447.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.62/876.60 = 447.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.62x = 876.60 × 447.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.62x = 392,708.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,708.03/634.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.81

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