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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.80, 875.14 and 447.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.80, 875.14 and 447.72 is: 617.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.80 : 875.14 = 447.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.80/875.14 = 447.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.80x = 875.14 × 447.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.80x = 391,817.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,817.68/634.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.23

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