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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.76, 677.52 and 445.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.76, 677.52 and 445.47 is: 666.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.76 : 677.52 = 445.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.76/677.52 = 445.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.76x = 677.52 × 445.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.76x = 301,814.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,814.83/452.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.61

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