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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.18, 673.51 and 417.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.18, 673.51 and 417.37 is: 623.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.18 : 673.51 = 417.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.18/673.51 = 417.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.18x = 673.51 × 417.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.18x = 281,102.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,102.87/451.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.04

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