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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.93, 679.59 and 445.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.93, 679.59 and 445.64 is: 668.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.93 : 679.59 = 445.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.93/679.59 = 445.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.93x = 679.59 × 445.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.93x = 302,849.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,849.09/452.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.65

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