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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.73, 747.23 and 448.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.73, 747.23 and 448.00 is: 671.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.73 : 747.23 = 448.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.73/747.23 = 448.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.73x = 747.23 × 448.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.73x = 334,759.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,759.41/498.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.23

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