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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.50, 674.13 and 447.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.50, 674.13 and 447.19 is: 617.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.50 : 674.13 = 447.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.50/674.13 = 447.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.50x = 674.13 × 447.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.50x = 301,464.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,464.19/488.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.12

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