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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.09, 928.17 and 451.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.09, 928.17 and 451.50 is: 623.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.09 : 928.17 = 451.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.09/928.17 = 451.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.09x = 928.17 × 451.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.09x = 419,068.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,068.76/672.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.53

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