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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.72, 889.26 and 448.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.72, 889.26 and 448.28 is: 618.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.72 : 889.26 = 448.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.72/889.26 = 448.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.72x = 889.26 × 448.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.72x = 398,637.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,637.47/644.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.31

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