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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.10, 687.61 and 448.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.10, 687.61 and 448.84 is: 672.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.10 : 687.61 = 448.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.10/687.61 = 448.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.10x = 687.61 × 448.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.10x = 308,626.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,626.87/459.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.24

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