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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.01, 676.40 and 444.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.01, 676.40 and 444.72 is: 665.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.01 : 676.40 = 444.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.01/676.40 = 444.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.01x = 676.40 × 444.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.01x = 300,806.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,806.38/452.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.49

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