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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.10, 672.99 and 446.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.10, 672.99 and 446.64 is: 615.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.10 : 672.99 = 446.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.10/672.99 = 446.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.10x = 672.99 × 446.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.10x = 300,584.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,584.25/488.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.83

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