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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.72, 677.62 and 440.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.72, 677.62 and 440.04 is: 655.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.72 : 677.62 = 440.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.72/677.62 = 440.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.72x = 677.62 × 440.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.72x = 298,179.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,179.90/454.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.74

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