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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.21, 928.13 and 451.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.21, 928.13 and 451.69 is: 623.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.21 : 928.13 = 451.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.21/928.13 = 451.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.21x = 928.13 × 451.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.21x = 419,222.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,222.46/672.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.65

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