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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.30, 668.80 and 448.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.30, 668.80 and 448.07 is: 617.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.30 : 668.80 = 448.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.30/668.80 = 448.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.30x = 668.80 × 448.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.30x = 299,668.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,668.94/485.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.50

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