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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.04, 675.81 and 400.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.04, 675.81 and 400.01 is: 599.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.04 : 675.81 = 400.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.04/675.81 = 400.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.04x = 675.81 × 400.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.04x = 270,327.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,327.38/451.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.35

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