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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.19, 622.37 and 406.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.19, 622.37 and 406.60 is: 560.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.19 : 622.37 = 406.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.19/622.37 = 406.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.19x = 622.37 × 406.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.19x = 253,055.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,055.10/451.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.86

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