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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.96, 727.20 and 452.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.96, 727.20 and 452.80 is: 678.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.96 : 727.20 = 452.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.96/727.20 = 452.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.96x = 727.20 × 452.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.96x = 329,276.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,276.16/484.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.98

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