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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.92, 875.96 and 448.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.92, 875.96 and 448.73 is: 619.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.92 : 875.96 = 448.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.92/875.96 = 448.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.92x = 875.96 × 448.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.92x = 393,062.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,062.91/634.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.07

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