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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.64, 729.82 and 452.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.64, 729.82 and 452.84 is: 680.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.64 : 729.82 = 452.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.64/729.82 = 452.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.64x = 729.82 × 452.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.64x = 330,491.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,491.69/485.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.53

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