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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.78, 675.38 and 444.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.78, 675.38 and 444.18 is: 661.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.78 : 675.38 = 444.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.78/675.38 = 444.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.78x = 675.38 × 444.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.78x = 299,988.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,988.07/453.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.09

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