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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.64, 673.42 and 451.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.64, 673.42 and 451.04 is: 672.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.64 : 673.42 = 451.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.64/673.42 = 451.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.64x = 673.42 × 451.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.64x = 303,739.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,739.36/451.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.53

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