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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.71, 667.23 and 451.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.71, 667.23 and 451.31 is: 622.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.71 : 667.23 = 451.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.71/667.23 = 451.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.71x = 667.23 × 451.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.71x = 301,124.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,124.24/483.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.54

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