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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.56, 689.97 and 448.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.56, 689.97 and 448.92 is: 676.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.56 : 689.97 = 448.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.56/689.97 = 448.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.56x = 689.97 × 448.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.56x = 309,741.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,741.33/457.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.94

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