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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.86, 720.79 and 453.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.86, 720.79 and 453.98 is: 676.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.86 : 720.79 = 453.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.86/720.79 = 453.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.86x = 720.79 × 453.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.86x = 327,224.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,224.24/483.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.28

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