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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.62, 722.34 and 450.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.62, 722.34 and 450.48 is: 675.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.62 : 722.34 = 450.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.62/722.34 = 450.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.62x = 722.34 × 450.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.62x = 325,399.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,399.72/481.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.64

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