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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.62, 679 and 451.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.62, 679 and 451.44 is: 674.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.62 : 679 = 451.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.62/679 = 451.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.62x = 679 × 451.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.62x = 306,527.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,527.76/454.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.25

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