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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.80, 679.03 and 440.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.80, 679.03 and 440.44 is: 659.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.80 : 679.03 = 440.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.80/679.03 = 440.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.80x = 679.03 × 440.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.80x = 299,071.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,071.65/453.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.03

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