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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.80, 682.21 and 445.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.80, 682.21 and 445.24 is: 663.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.80 : 682.21 = 445.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.80/682.21 = 445.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.80x = 682.21 × 445.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.80x = 303,747.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,747.18/457.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.49

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