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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.88, 728.28 and 453.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.88, 728.28 and 453.20 is: 680.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.88 : 728.28 = 453.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.88/728.28 = 453.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.88x = 728.28 × 453.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.88x = 330,056.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,056.50/484.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.70

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