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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.28, 676.97 and 444.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.28, 676.97 and 444.23 is: 666.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.28 : 676.97 = 444.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.28/676.97 = 444.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.28x = 676.97 × 444.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.28x = 300,729.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,729.85/451.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.40

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