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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.40, 677.76 and 448.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.40, 677.76 and 448.04 is: 672.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.40 : 677.76 = 448.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.40/677.76 = 448.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.40x = 677.76 × 448.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.40x = 303,663.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,663.59/451.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.72

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