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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.48, 621.76 and 406.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.48, 621.76 and 406.84 is: 560.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.48 : 621.76 = 406.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.48/621.76 = 406.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.48x = 621.76 × 406.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.48x = 252,956.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,956.84/451.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.28

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