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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.20, 876.06 and 448.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.20, 876.06 and 448.36 is: 618.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.20 : 876.06 = 448.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.20/876.06 = 448.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.20x = 876.06 × 448.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.20x = 392,790.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,790.26/635.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.37

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