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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.57, 927.78 and 451.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.57, 927.78 and 451.67 is: 623.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.57 : 927.78 = 451.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.57/927.78 = 451.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.57x = 927.78 × 451.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.57x = 419,043.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,043.50/672.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.05

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