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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.90, 724.46 and 449.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.90, 724.46 and 449.73 is: 673.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.90 : 724.46 = 449.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.90/724.46 = 449.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.90x = 724.46 × 449.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.90x = 325,809.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,809.15/483.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.30

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