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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.67, 736.14 and 447.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.67, 736.14 and 447.93 is: 670.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.67 : 736.14 = 447.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.67/736.14 = 447.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.67x = 736.14 × 447.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.67x = 329,738.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,738.35/491.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.65

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