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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.72, 677.46 and 441.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.72, 677.46 and 441.92 is: 661.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.72 : 677.46 = 441.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.72/677.46 = 441.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.72x = 677.46 × 441.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.72x = 299,383.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,383.12/452.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.30

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