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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.41, 685.56 and 444.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.41, 685.56 and 444.26 is: 667.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.41 : 685.56 = 444.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.41/685.56 = 444.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.41x = 685.56 × 444.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.41x = 304,566.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,566.89/456.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.31

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