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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.79, 663.76 and 454.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.79, 663.76 and 454.06 is: 626.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.79 : 663.76 = 454.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.79/663.76 = 454.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.79x = 663.76 × 454.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.79x = 301,386.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,386.87/480.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.86

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