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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.11, 730.18 and 448.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.11, 730.18 and 448.19 is: 671.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.11 : 730.18 = 448.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.11/730.18 = 448.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.11x = 730.18 × 448.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.11x = 327,259.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,259.02/487.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.83

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