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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.79, 624.59 and 447.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.79, 624.59 and 447.69 is: 618.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.79 : 624.59 = 447.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.79/624.59 = 447.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.79x = 624.59 × 447.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.79x = 279,622.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,622.70/451.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.92

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