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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.35, 731.45 and 450.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.35, 731.45 and 450.41 is: 674.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.35 : 731.45 = 450.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.35/731.45 = 450.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.35x = 731.45 × 450.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.35x = 329,452.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,452.39/488.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.62

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