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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.12, 931.20 and 453.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.12, 931.20 and 453.96 is: 626.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.12 : 931.20 = 453.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.12/931.20 = 453.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.12x = 931.20 × 453.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.12x = 422,727.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,727.55/675.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.15

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