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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.61, 725.59 and 453.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.61, 725.59 and 453.02 is: 678.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.61 : 725.59 = 453.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.61/725.59 = 453.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.61x = 725.59 × 453.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.61x = 328,703.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,703.72/484.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.29

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