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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.12, 676.83 and 444.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.12, 676.83 and 444.38 is: 665.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.12 : 676.83 = 444.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.12/676.83 = 444.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.12x = 676.83 × 444.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.12x = 300,769.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,769.72/452.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.24

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