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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.74, 673.82 and 432.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.74, 673.82 and 432.30 is: 644.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.74 : 673.82 = 432.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.74/673.82 = 432.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.74x = 673.82 × 432.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.74x = 291,290.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,290.22/451.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.82

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