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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.10, 674.15 and 448.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.10, 674.15 and 448.62 is: 619.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.10 : 674.15 = 448.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.10/674.15 = 448.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.10x = 674.15 × 448.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.10x = 302,437.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,437.17/488.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.62

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