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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.49, 840.02 and 451.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.49, 840.02 and 451.56 is: 623.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.49 : 840.02 = 451.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.49/840.02 = 451.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.49x = 840.02 × 451.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.49x = 379,317.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,317.17/608.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.37

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