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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.92, 679.14 and 440.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.92, 679.14 and 440.94 is: 662.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.92 : 679.14 = 440.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.92/679.14 = 440.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.92x = 679.14 × 440.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.92x = 299,459.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,459.99/451.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.64

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