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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453, 679.50 and 440.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453, 679.50 and 440.84 is: 661.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453 : 679.50 = 440.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453/679.50 = 440.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453x = 679.50 × 440.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453x = 299,550.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,550.78/453
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.26

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