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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.02, 670.38 and 449.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.02, 670.38 and 449.12 is: 619.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.02 : 670.38 = 449.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.02/670.38 = 449.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.02x = 670.38 × 449.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.02x = 301,081.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,081.07/486.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.48

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