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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456, 684.72 and 441.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456, 684.72 and 441.24 is: 662.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456 : 684.72 = 441.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456/684.72 = 441.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456x = 684.72 × 441.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456x = 302,125.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,125.85/456
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.56

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