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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.53, 662.04 and 451.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.53, 662.04 and 451.86 is: 623.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.53 : 662.04 = 451.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.53/662.04 = 451.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.53x = 662.04 × 451.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.53x = 299,145.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,145.80/479.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.83

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