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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.82, 670.82 and 448.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.82, 670.82 and 448.97 is: 619.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.82 : 670.82 = 448.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.82/670.82 = 448.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.82x = 670.82 × 448.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.82x = 301,172.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,172.46/485.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.93

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