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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.68, 639.82 and 451.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.68, 639.82 and 451.24 is: 622.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.68 : 639.82 = 451.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.68/639.82 = 451.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.68x = 639.82 × 451.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.68x = 288,712.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,712.38/463.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.65

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