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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.41, 677.19 and 400.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.41, 677.19 and 400.32 is: 600.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.41 : 677.19 = 400.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.41/677.19 = 400.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.41x = 677.19 × 400.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.41x = 271,092.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,092.70/451.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.55

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