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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.79, 928.77 and 451.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.79, 928.77 and 451.90 is: 623.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.79 : 928.77 = 451.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.79/928.77 = 451.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.79x = 928.77 × 451.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.79x = 419,704.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,704.26/672.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.83

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