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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.70, 928.08 and 451.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.70, 928.08 and 451.80 is: 623.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.70 : 928.08 = 451.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.70/928.08 = 451.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.70x = 928.08 × 451.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.70x = 419,306.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,306.54/672.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.32

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