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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.21, 696 and 451.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.21, 696 and 451.67 is: 623.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.21 : 696 = 451.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.21/696 = 451.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.21x = 696 × 451.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.21x = 314,358.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,358.84/504.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.47

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