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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.58, 928.17 and 451.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.58, 928.17 and 451.81 is: 623.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.58 : 928.17 = 451.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.58/928.17 = 451.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.58x = 928.17 × 451.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.58x = 419,356.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,356.49/672.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.50

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