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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.84, 928.40 and 451.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.84, 928.40 and 451.40 is: 622.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.84 : 928.40 = 451.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.84/928.40 = 451.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.84x = 928.40 × 451.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.84x = 419,072.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,072.86/672.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.84

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