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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.80, 682.20 and 446.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.80, 682.20 and 446.16 is: 669.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.80 : 682.20 = 446.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.80/682.20 = 446.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.80x = 682.20 × 446.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.80x = 304,370.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,370.35/454.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.24

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