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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.85, 711.08 and 451.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.85, 711.08 and 451.37 is: 677.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.85 : 711.08 = 451.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.85/711.08 = 451.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.85x = 711.08 × 451.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.85x = 320,961.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,961.39/473.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.35

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