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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.31, 673.04 and 407.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.31, 673.04 and 407.57 is: 607.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.31 : 673.04 = 407.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.31/673.04 = 407.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.31x = 673.04 × 407.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.31x = 274,308.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,308.57/451.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.81

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