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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.75, 932.18 and 454.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.75, 932.18 and 454.32 is: 626.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.75 : 932.18 = 454.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.75/932.18 = 454.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.75x = 932.18 × 454.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.75x = 423,505.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,505.75/675.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.72

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