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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.55, 634.23 and 451.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.55, 634.23 and 451.44 is: 621.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.55 : 634.23 = 451.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.55/634.23 = 451.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.55x = 634.23 × 451.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.55x = 286,316.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,316.79/460.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.68

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