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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.33, 737.25 and 448.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.33, 737.25 and 448.39 is: 674.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.33 : 737.25 = 448.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.33/737.25 = 448.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.33x = 737.25 × 448.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.33x = 330,575.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,575.53/490.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.19

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