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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.08, 688.14 and 445.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.08, 688.14 and 445.64 is: 667.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.08 : 688.14 = 445.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.08/688.14 = 445.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.08x = 688.14 × 445.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.08x = 306,662.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,662.71/459.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.99

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