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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.80, 731.82 and 450.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.80, 731.82 and 450.53 is: 674.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.80 : 731.82 = 450.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.80/731.82 = 450.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.80x = 731.82 × 450.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.80x = 329,706.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,706.86/488.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.52

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