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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.26, 679.77 and 446.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.26, 679.77 and 446.97 is: 668.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.26 : 679.77 = 446.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.26/679.77 = 446.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.26x = 679.77 × 446.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.26x = 303,836.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,836.80/454.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.86

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