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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.70, 674.04 and 451.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.70, 674.04 and 451.14 is: 624.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.70 : 674.04 = 451.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.70/674.04 = 451.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.70x = 674.04 × 451.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.70x = 304,086.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,086.41/486.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.79

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