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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.18, 932.31 and 454.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.18, 932.31 and 454.86 is: 628.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.18 : 932.31 = 454.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.18/932.31 = 454.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.18x = 932.31 × 454.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.18x = 424,070.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,070.53/675.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.09

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