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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.88, 725.82 and 449.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.88, 725.82 and 449.32 is: 673.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.88 : 725.82 = 449.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.88/725.82 = 449.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.88x = 725.82 × 449.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.88x = 326,125.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,125.44/483.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.98

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