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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.54, 623.19 and 432.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.54, 623.19 and 432.37 is: 596.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.54 : 623.19 = 432.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.54/623.19 = 432.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.54x = 623.19 × 432.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.54x = 269,448.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,448.66/451.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.73

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