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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.41, 682.56 and 442.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.41, 682.56 and 442.26 is: 664.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.41 : 682.56 = 442.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.41/682.56 = 442.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.41x = 682.56 × 442.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.41x = 301,868.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,868.99/454.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.31

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