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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.61, 727.06 and 455.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.61, 727.06 and 455.60 is: 683.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.61 : 727.06 = 455.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.61/727.06 = 455.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.61x = 727.06 × 455.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.61x = 331,245.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,245.98/484.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.54

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