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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.14, 729.81 and 450.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.14, 729.81 and 450.90 is: 676.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.14 : 729.81 = 450.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.14/729.81 = 450.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.14x = 729.81 × 450.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.14x = 329,071.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,071.33/486.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.91

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