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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.57, 928.08 and 451.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.57, 928.08 and 451.98 is: 623.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.57 : 928.08 = 451.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.57/928.08 = 451.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.57x = 928.08 × 451.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.57x = 419,473.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,473.60/672.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.69

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