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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.34, 678.29 and 451.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.34, 678.29 and 451.81 is: 623.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.34 : 678.29 = 451.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.34/678.29 = 451.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.34x = 678.29 × 451.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.34x = 306,458.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,458.20/491.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.72

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