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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.34, 684.66 and 448.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.34, 684.66 and 448.90 is: 620.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.34 : 684.66 = 448.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.34/684.66 = 448.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.34x = 684.66 × 448.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.34x = 307,343.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,343.87/495.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.47

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