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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.68, 893.72 and 448.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.68, 893.72 and 448.58 is: 618.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.68 : 893.72 = 448.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.68/893.72 = 448.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.68x = 893.72 × 448.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.68x = 400,904.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,904.92/647.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.99

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