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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.91, 662.54 and 451.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.91, 662.54 and 451.90 is: 623.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.91 : 662.54 = 451.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.91/662.54 = 451.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.91x = 662.54 × 451.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.91x = 299,401.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,401.83/479.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.87

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