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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.83, 874.76 and 448.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.83, 874.76 and 448.53 is: 618.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.83 : 874.76 = 448.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.83/874.76 = 448.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.83x = 874.76 × 448.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.83x = 392,356.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,356.10/634.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.05

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