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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.84, 720.36 and 455.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.84, 720.36 and 455.76 is: 678.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.84 : 720.36 = 455.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.84/720.36 = 455.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.84x = 720.36 × 455.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.84x = 328,311.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,311.27/483.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.55

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