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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.91, 720.56 and 453.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.91, 720.56 and 453.52 is: 676.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.91 : 720.56 = 453.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.91/720.56 = 453.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.91x = 720.56 × 453.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.91x = 326,787.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,787.70/482.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.71

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