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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.34, 680.49 and 444.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.34, 680.49 and 444.08 is: 665.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.34 : 680.49 = 444.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.34/680.49 = 444.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.34x = 680.49 × 444.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.34x = 302,193.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,193.70/454.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.12

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