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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.01, 931.87 and 455.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.01, 931.87 and 455.12 is: 628.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.01 : 931.87 = 455.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.01/931.87 = 455.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.01x = 931.87 × 455.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.01x = 424,112.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,112.67/675.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.31

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