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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.22, 876.30 and 448.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.22, 876.30 and 448.71 is: 619.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.22 : 876.30 = 448.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.22/876.30 = 448.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.22x = 876.30 × 448.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.22x = 393,204.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,204.57/635.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.01

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