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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.12, 893.13 and 448.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.12, 893.13 and 448.27 is: 618.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.12 : 893.13 = 448.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.12/893.13 = 448.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.12x = 893.13 × 448.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.12x = 400,359.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,359.47/647.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.68

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