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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.64, 938.40 and 451.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.64, 938.40 and 451.84 is: 678.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.64 : 938.40 = 451.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.64/938.40 = 451.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.64x = 938.40 × 451.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.64x = 424,006.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,006.66/624.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.80

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