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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.53, 643.88 and 451.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.53, 643.88 and 451.89 is: 623.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.53 : 643.88 = 451.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.53/643.88 = 451.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.53x = 643.88 × 451.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.53x = 290,964.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,964.06/466.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.68

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