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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.32, 668.76 and 447.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.32, 668.76 and 447.48 is: 617.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.32 : 668.76 = 447.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.32/668.76 = 447.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.32x = 668.76 × 447.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.32x = 299,256.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,256.72/484.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.89

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