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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.84, 726.18 and 453.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.84, 726.18 and 453.79 is: 679.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.84 : 726.18 = 453.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.84/726.18 = 453.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.84x = 726.18 × 453.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.84x = 329,533.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,533.22/484.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.67

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