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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.10, 730.74 and 453.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.10, 730.74 and 453.92 is: 679.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.10 : 730.74 = 453.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.10/730.74 = 453.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.10x = 730.74 × 453.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.10x = 331,697.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,697.50/488.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.57

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