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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.90, 726.54 and 449.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.90, 726.54 and 449.26 is: 673.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.90 : 726.54 = 449.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.90/726.54 = 449.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.90x = 726.54 × 449.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.90x = 326,405.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,405.36/484.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.14

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