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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.63, 737.19 and 451.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.63, 737.19 and 451.80 is: 672.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.63 : 737.19 = 451.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.63/737.19 = 451.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.63x = 737.19 × 451.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.63x = 333,062.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,062.44/495.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.00

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