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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.24, 926.58 and 451.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.24, 926.58 and 451.14 is: 621.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.24 : 926.58 = 451.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.24/926.58 = 451.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.24x = 926.58 × 451.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.24x = 418,017.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,017.30/672.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.83

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