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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.90, 725.95 and 450.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.90, 725.95 and 450.73 is: 674.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.90 : 725.95 = 450.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.90/725.95 = 450.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.90x = 725.95 × 450.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.90x = 327,207.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,207.44/484.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.79

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