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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.45, 928.31 and 451.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.45, 928.31 and 451.32 is: 623.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.45 : 928.31 = 451.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.45/928.31 = 451.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.45x = 928.31 × 451.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.45x = 418,962.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,962.61/672.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.04

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