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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.44, 677.49 and 448.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.44, 677.49 and 448.05 is: 672.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.44 : 677.49 = 448.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.44/677.49 = 448.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.44x = 677.49 × 448.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.44x = 303,549.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,549.39/451.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.40

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