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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.90, 682.20 and 445.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.90, 682.20 and 445.80 is: 670.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.90 : 682.20 = 445.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.90/682.20 = 445.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.90x = 682.20 × 445.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.90x = 304,124.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,124.76/453.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.03

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