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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.85, 680.19 and 440.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.85, 680.19 and 440.09 is: 661.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.85 : 680.19 = 440.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.85/680.19 = 440.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.85x = 680.19 × 440.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.85x = 299,344.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,344.82/452.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.02

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