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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.94, 983.97 and 451.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.94, 983.97 and 451.04 is: 622.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.94 : 983.97 = 451.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.94/983.97 = 451.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.94x = 983.97 × 451.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.94x = 443,809.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,809.83/712.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.51

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