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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.52, 677.25 and 448.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.52, 677.25 and 448.91 is: 619.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.52 : 677.25 = 448.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.52/677.25 = 448.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.52x = 677.25 × 448.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.52x = 304,024.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,024.30/490.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.80

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