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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.89, 924.14 and 451.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.89, 924.14 and 451.53 is: 677.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.89 : 924.14 = 451.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.89/924.14 = 451.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.89x = 924.14 × 451.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.89x = 417,274.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,274.68/615.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.51

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