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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.23, 629.67 and 441.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.23, 629.67 and 441.02 is: 608.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.23 : 629.67 = 441.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.23/629.67 = 441.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.23x = 629.67 × 441.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.23x = 277,697.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,697.06/456.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.68

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