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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.14, 681.39 and 447.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.14, 681.39 and 447.66 is: 671.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.14 : 681.39 = 447.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.14/681.39 = 447.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.14x = 681.39 × 447.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.14x = 305,031.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,031.05/454.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.67

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