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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.81, 875.71 and 448.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.81, 875.71 and 448.01 is: 618.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.81 : 875.71 = 448.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.81/875.71 = 448.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.81x = 875.71 × 448.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.81x = 392,323.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,323.84/634.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.02

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