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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.83, 725.72 and 455.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.83, 725.72 and 455.29 is: 682.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.83 : 725.72 = 455.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.83/725.72 = 455.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.83x = 725.72 × 455.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.83x = 330,410.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,410.78/483.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.91

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