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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.48, 644.80 and 451.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.48, 644.80 and 451.64 is: 622.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.48 : 644.80 = 451.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.48/644.80 = 451.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.48x = 644.80 × 451.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.48x = 291,217.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,217.47/467.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.95

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