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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.32, 722.25 and 453.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.32, 722.25 and 453.78 is: 680.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.32 : 722.25 = 453.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.32/722.25 = 453.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.32x = 722.25 × 453.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.32x = 327,742.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,742.61/481.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.92

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