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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.42, 684.35 and 448.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.42, 684.35 and 448.84 is: 620.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.42 : 684.35 = 448.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.42/684.35 = 448.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.42x = 684.35 × 448.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.42x = 307,163.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,163.65/495.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.01

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