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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.50, 672.93 and 451.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.50, 672.93 and 451.14 is: 622.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.50 : 672.93 = 451.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.50/672.93 = 451.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.50x = 672.93 × 451.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.50x = 303,585.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,585.64/487.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.74

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