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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.95, 623.73 and 446.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.95, 623.73 and 446.75 is: 612.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.95 : 623.73 = 446.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.95/623.73 = 446.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.95x = 623.73 × 446.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.95x = 278,648.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,648.26/454.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.49

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