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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.43, 677.24 and 406.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.43, 677.24 and 406.07 is: 609.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.43 : 677.24 = 406.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.43/677.24 = 406.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.43x = 677.24 × 406.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.43x = 275,001.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,001.43/451.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.19

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