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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.89, 624.12 and 445.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.89, 624.12 and 445.83 is: 615.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.89 : 624.12 = 445.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.89/624.12 = 445.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.89x = 624.12 × 445.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.89x = 278,251.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,251.42/451.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.75

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