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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.82, 714.84 and 451.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.82, 714.84 and 451.88 is: 673.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.82 : 714.84 = 451.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.82/714.84 = 451.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.82x = 714.84 × 451.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.82x = 323,018.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,018.33/479.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.21

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