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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.50, 931.83 and 454.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.50, 931.83 and 454.07 is: 626.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.50 : 931.83 = 454.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.50/931.83 = 454.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.50x = 931.83 × 454.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.50x = 423,116.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,116.05/675.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.37

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