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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.27, 673.45 and 449.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.27, 673.45 and 449.08 is: 619.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.27 : 673.45 = 449.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.27/673.45 = 449.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.27x = 673.45 × 449.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.27x = 302,430.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,430.12/488.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.39

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