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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.63, 726.81 and 450.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.63, 726.81 and 450.84 is: 677.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.63 : 726.81 = 450.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.63/726.81 = 450.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.63x = 726.81 × 450.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.63x = 327,675.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,675.02/483.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.53

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