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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.20, 682.10 and 439.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.20, 682.10 and 439.80 is: 660.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.20 : 682.10 = 439.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.20/682.10 = 439.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.20x = 682.10 × 439.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.20x = 299,987.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,987.58/454.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.47

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