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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.91, 984.28 and 451.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.91, 984.28 and 451.39 is: 623.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.91 : 984.28 = 451.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.91/984.28 = 451.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.91x = 984.28 × 451.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.91x = 444,294.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,294.15/712.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.21

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