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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.68, 677.73 and 444.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.68, 677.73 and 444.40 is: 666.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.68 : 677.73 = 444.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.68/677.73 = 444.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.68x = 677.73 × 444.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.68x = 301,183.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,183.21/451.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.81

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