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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.02, 680.22 and 446.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.02, 680.22 and 446.54 is: 670.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.02 : 680.22 = 446.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.02/680.22 = 446.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.02x = 680.22 × 446.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.02x = 303,742.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,742.04/453.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.49

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