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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.52, 943.36 and 451.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.52, 943.36 and 451.12 is: 622.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.52 : 943.36 = 451.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.52/943.36 = 451.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.52x = 943.36 × 451.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.52x = 425,568.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,568.56/683.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.61

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