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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.78, 863.07 and 451.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.78, 863.07 and 451.04 is: 623.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.78 : 863.07 = 451.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.78/863.07 = 451.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.78x = 863.07 × 451.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.78x = 389,273.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,273.09/624.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.06

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