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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.89, 678.03 and 416.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.89, 678.03 and 416.25 is: 624.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.89 : 678.03 = 416.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.89/678.03 = 416.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.89x = 678.03 × 416.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.89x = 282,226.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,226.60/451.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.55

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