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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.94, 719.79 and 454.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.94, 719.79 and 454.31 is: 679.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.94 : 719.79 = 454.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.94/719.79 = 454.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.94x = 719.79 × 454.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.94x = 327,005.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,005.19/480.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.93

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