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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.11, 729.95 and 451.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.11, 729.95 and 451.11 is: 676.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.11 : 729.95 = 451.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.11/729.95 = 451.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.11x = 729.95 × 451.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.11x = 329,285.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,285.49/487.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.00

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