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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.26, 726.39 and 448.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.26, 726.39 and 448.38 is: 668.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.26 : 726.39 = 448.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.26/726.39 = 448.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.26x = 726.39 × 448.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.26x = 325,698.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,698.75/487.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.43

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