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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.46, 674.55 and 441.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.46, 674.55 and 441.74 is: 660.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.46 : 674.55 = 441.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.46/674.55 = 441.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.46x = 674.55 × 441.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.46x = 297,975.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,975.72/451.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.03

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