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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.90, 984.45 and 451

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.90, 984.45 and 451 is: 622.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.90 : 984.45 = 451 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.90/984.45 = 451/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.90x = 984.45 × 451
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.90x = 443,986.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,986.95/712.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.79

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