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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.41, 730.56 and 453.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.41, 730.56 and 453.27 is: 676.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.41 : 730.56 = 453.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.41/730.56 = 453.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.41x = 730.56 × 453.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.41x = 331,140.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,140.93/489.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.62

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