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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.68, 928.24 and 451.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.68, 928.24 and 451.59 is: 623.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.68 : 928.24 = 451.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.68/928.24 = 451.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.68x = 928.24 × 451.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.68x = 419,183.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,183.90/672.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.15

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