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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.66, 928.60 and 451.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.66, 928.60 and 451.78 is: 623.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.66 : 928.60 = 451.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.66/928.60 = 451.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.66x = 928.60 × 451.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.66x = 419,519.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,519.46/672.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.67

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