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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.24, 720.91 and 451.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.24, 720.91 and 451.27 is: 676.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.24 : 720.91 = 451.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.24/720.91 = 451.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.24x = 720.91 × 451.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.24x = 325,325.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,325.06/481.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.01

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