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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.39, 670.84 and 451.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.39, 670.84 and 451.16 is: 622.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.39 : 670.84 = 451.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.39/670.84 = 451.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.39x = 670.84 × 451.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.39x = 302,656.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,656.17/486.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.25

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