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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.23, 676.86 and 417.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.23, 676.86 and 417.81 is: 626.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.23 : 676.86 = 417.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.23/676.86 = 417.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.23x = 676.86 × 417.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.23x = 282,798.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,798.88/451.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.73

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