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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.36, 920.73 and 451.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.36, 920.73 and 451.28 is: 676.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.36 : 920.73 = 451.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.36/920.73 = 451.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.36x = 920.73 × 451.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.36x = 415,507.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,507.03/614.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.33

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