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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.40, 876.42 and 448.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.40, 876.42 and 448.86 is: 619.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.40 : 876.42 = 448.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.40/876.42 = 448.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.40x = 876.42 × 448.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.40x = 393,389.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,389.88/635.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.12

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