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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.28, 627.46 and 451.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.28, 627.46 and 451.08 is: 623.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.28 : 627.46 = 451.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.28/627.46 = 451.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.28x = 627.46 × 451.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.28x = 283,034.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,034.66/454.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.04

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