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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.20, 671.81 and 424.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.20, 671.81 and 424.48 is: 632.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.20 : 671.81 = 424.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.20/671.81 = 424.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.20x = 671.81 × 424.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.20x = 285,169.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,169.91/451.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.03

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