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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.64, 680.70 and 446.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.64, 680.70 and 446.92 is: 670.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.64 : 680.70 = 446.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.64/680.70 = 446.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.64x = 680.70 × 446.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.64x = 304,218.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,218.44/453.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.62

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