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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.90, 716.22 and 450.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.90, 716.22 and 450.92 is: 671.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.90 : 716.22 = 450.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.90/716.22 = 450.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.90x = 716.22 × 450.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.90x = 322,957.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,957.92/480.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.57

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