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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.39, 673.04 and 448.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.39, 673.04 and 448.67 is: 615.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.39 : 673.04 = 448.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.39/673.04 = 448.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.39x = 673.04 × 448.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.39x = 301,975.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,975.66/490.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.79

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