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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486, 671.29 and 448.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486, 671.29 and 448.54 is: 619.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486 : 671.29 = 448.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486/671.29 = 448.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486x = 671.29 × 448.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486x = 301,097.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,097.62/486
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.54

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