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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.64, 678 and 447.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.64, 678 and 447.72 is: 670.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.64 : 678 = 447.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.64/678 = 447.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.64x = 678 × 447.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.64x = 303,554.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,554.16/452.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.63

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