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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.85, 670.30 and 453.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.85, 670.30 and 453.73 is: 624.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.85 : 670.30 = 453.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.85/670.30 = 453.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.85x = 670.30 × 453.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.85x = 304,135.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,135.22/486.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.70

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