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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.10, 679.88 and 451.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.10, 679.88 and 451.64 is: 622.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.10 : 679.88 = 451.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.10/679.88 = 451.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.10x = 679.88 × 451.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.10x = 307,061.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,061.00/493.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.72

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