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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490, 733.92 and 447.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490, 733.92 and 447.88 is: 670.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490 : 733.92 = 447.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490/733.92 = 447.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490x = 733.92 × 447.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490x = 328,708.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,708.09/490
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.83

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