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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.70, 682.10 and 440.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.70, 682.10 and 440.30 is: 660.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.70 : 682.10 = 440.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.70/682.10 = 440.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.70x = 682.10 × 440.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.70x = 300,328.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,328.63/454.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.50

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