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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.36, 726.71 and 453.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.36, 726.71 and 453.77 is: 679.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.36 : 726.71 = 453.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.36/726.71 = 453.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.36x = 726.71 × 453.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.36x = 329,756.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,756.70/485.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.41

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