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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.24, 664.38 and 451.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.24, 664.38 and 451.96 is: 623.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.24 : 664.38 = 451.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.24/664.38 = 451.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.24x = 664.38 × 451.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.24x = 300,273.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,273.18/481.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.96

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