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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.91, 905.62 and 451.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.91, 905.62 and 451.52 is: 675.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.91 : 905.62 = 451.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.91/905.62 = 451.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.91x = 905.62 × 451.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.91x = 408,905.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,905.54/604.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.98

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