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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.25, 673.79 and 446.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.25, 673.79 and 446.94 is: 616.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.25 : 673.79 = 446.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.25/673.79 = 446.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.25x = 673.79 × 446.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.25x = 301,141.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,141.47/488.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.78

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