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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.24, 716.89 and 451.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.24, 716.89 and 451.36 is: 672.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.24 : 716.89 = 451.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.24/716.89 = 451.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.24x = 716.89 × 451.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.24x = 323,569.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,569.63/481.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.37

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