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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.38, 892.90 and 448.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.38, 892.90 and 448.55 is: 618.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.38 : 892.90 = 448.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.38/892.90 = 448.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.38x = 892.90 × 448.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.38x = 400,510.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,510.30/647.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.66

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