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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.68, 875.52 and 448.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.68, 875.52 and 448.44 is: 618.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.68 : 875.52 = 448.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.68/875.52 = 448.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.68x = 875.52 × 448.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.68x = 392,618.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,618.19/634.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.61

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