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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.86, 727.42 and 450.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.86, 727.42 and 450.02 is: 675.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.86 : 727.42 = 450.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.86/727.42 = 450.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.86x = 727.42 × 450.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.86x = 327,353.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,353.55/484.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.15

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