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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.21, 666.54 and 450.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.21, 666.54 and 450.81 is: 621.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.21 : 666.54 = 450.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.21/666.54 = 450.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.21x = 666.54 × 450.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.21x = 300,482.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,482.90/483.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.85

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