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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.60, 683.46 and 445.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.60, 683.46 and 445.08 is: 666.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.60 : 683.46 = 445.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.60/683.46 = 445.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.60x = 683.46 × 445.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.60x = 304,194.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,194.38/456.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.22

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