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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.58, 630.08 and 451.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.58, 630.08 and 451.39 is: 618.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.58 : 630.08 = 451.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.58/630.08 = 451.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.58x = 630.08 × 451.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.58x = 284,411.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,411.81/459.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.85

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