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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.08, 676.62 and 442.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.08, 676.62 and 442.98 is: 664.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.08 : 676.62 = 442.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.08/676.62 = 442.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.08x = 676.62 × 442.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.08x = 299,729.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,729.13/451.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.47

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