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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.79, 875.79 and 448.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.79, 875.79 and 448.49 is: 618.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.79 : 875.79 = 448.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.79/875.79 = 448.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.79x = 875.79 × 448.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.79x = 392,778.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,778.68/634.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.76

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