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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.48, 682.62 and 440.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.48, 682.62 and 440.68 is: 661.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.48 : 682.62 = 440.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.48/682.62 = 440.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.48x = 682.62 × 440.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.48x = 300,816.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,816.98/454.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.89

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