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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.35, 675.93 and 400.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.35, 675.93 and 400.05 is: 599.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.35 : 675.93 = 400.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.35/675.93 = 400.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.35x = 675.93 × 400.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.35x = 270,405.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,405.80/451.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.10

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