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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.12, 683.40 and 446.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.12, 683.40 and 446.48 is: 670.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.12 : 683.40 = 446.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.12/683.40 = 446.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.12x = 683.40 × 446.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.12x = 305,124.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,124.43/455.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.43

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