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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.64, 679.08 and 446.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.64, 679.08 and 446.54 is: 665.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.64 : 679.08 = 446.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.64/679.08 = 446.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.64x = 679.08 × 446.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.64x = 303,232.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,232.99/455.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.51

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