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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.96, 635.64 and 451.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.96, 635.64 and 451.02 is: 620.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.96 : 635.64 = 451.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.96/635.64 = 451.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.96x = 635.64 × 451.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.96x = 286,686.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,686.35/461.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.59

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