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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.62, 927.57 and 451.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.62, 927.57 and 451.48 is: 623.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.62 : 927.57 = 451.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.62/927.57 = 451.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.62x = 927.57 × 451.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.62x = 418,779.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,779.30/671.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.54

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