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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.48, 737.10 and 447.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.48, 737.10 and 447.66 is: 670.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.48 : 737.10 = 447.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.48/737.10 = 447.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.48x = 737.10 × 447.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.48x = 329,970.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,970.19/492.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.02

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