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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.99, 684.45 and 441.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.99, 684.45 and 441.61 is: 661.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.99 : 684.45 = 441.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.99/684.45 = 441.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.99x = 684.45 × 441.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.99x = 302,259.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,259.96/456.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.42

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