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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.94, 688.14 and 444.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.94, 688.14 and 444.58 is: 668.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.94 : 688.14 = 444.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.94/688.14 = 444.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.94x = 688.14 × 444.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.94x = 305,933.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,933.28/457.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.06

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