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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.20, 680.80 and 444.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.20, 680.80 and 444.80 is: 671.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.20 : 680.80 = 444.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.20/680.80 = 444.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.20x = 680.80 × 444.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.20x = 302,819.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,819.84/451.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.14

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