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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.72, 879.46 and 448.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.72, 879.46 and 448.57 is: 618.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.72 : 879.46 = 448.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.72/879.46 = 448.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.72x = 879.46 × 448.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.72x = 394,499.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,499.37/637.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.61

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