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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.08, 672.60 and 415.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.08, 672.60 and 415.62 is: 619.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.08 : 672.60 = 415.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.08/672.60 = 415.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.08x = 672.60 × 415.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.08x = 279,546.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,546.01/451.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.73

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