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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.96, 676.86 and 399.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.96, 676.86 and 399.78 is: 600.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.96 : 676.86 = 399.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.96/676.86 = 399.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.96x = 676.86 × 399.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.96x = 270,595.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,595.09/450.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.04

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