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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.65, 720.17 and 453.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.65, 720.17 and 453.26 is: 676.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.65 : 720.17 = 453.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.65/720.17 = 453.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.65x = 720.17 × 453.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.65x = 326,421.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,421.79/482.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.32

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