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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.37, 676.37 and 405.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.37, 676.37 and 405.47 is: 607.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.37 : 676.37 = 405.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.37/676.37 = 405.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.37x = 676.37 × 405.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.37x = 274,242.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,242.33/451.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.58

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