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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.70, 945.34 and 451.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.70, 945.34 and 451.96 is: 624.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.70 : 945.34 = 451.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.70/945.34 = 451.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.70x = 945.34 × 451.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.70x = 427,252.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,252.37/684.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.00

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