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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.87, 678.01 and 444.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.87, 678.01 and 444.59 is: 667.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.87 : 678.01 = 444.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.87/678.01 = 444.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.87x = 678.01 × 444.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.87x = 301,436.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,436.47/451.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.09

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