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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.98, 681.31 and 425.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.98, 681.31 and 425.55 is: 641.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.98 : 681.31 = 425.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.98/681.31 = 425.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.98x = 681.31 × 425.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.98x = 289,934.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,934.56/451.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.48

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