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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.65, 876.93 and 448.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.65, 876.93 and 448.84 is: 619.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.65 : 876.93 = 448.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.65/876.93 = 448.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.65x = 876.93 × 448.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.65x = 393,600.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,600.67/635.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.21

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