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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.77, 875.97 and 448.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.77, 875.97 and 448.58 is: 619.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.77 : 875.97 = 448.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.77/875.97 = 448.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.77x = 875.97 × 448.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.77x = 392,944.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,944.81/634.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.03

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