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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.70, 649.68 and 448.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.70, 649.68 and 448.69 is: 619.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.70 : 649.68 = 448.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.70/649.68 = 448.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.70x = 649.68 × 448.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.70x = 291,504.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,504.92/470.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.30

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