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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.84, 733.46 and 447.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.84, 733.46 and 447.93 is: 672.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.84 : 733.46 = 447.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.84/733.46 = 447.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.84x = 733.46 × 447.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.84x = 328,536.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,536.50/488.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.08

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