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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.24, 719.42 and 450.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.24, 719.42 and 450.27 is: 674.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.24 : 719.42 = 450.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.24/719.42 = 450.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.24x = 719.42 × 450.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.24x = 323,930.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,930.99/480.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.52

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