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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.94, 680.07 and 448.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.94, 680.07 and 448.90 is: 672.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.94 : 680.07 = 448.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.94/680.07 = 448.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.94x = 680.07 × 448.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.94x = 305,283.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,283.42/453.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.52

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