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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.50, 676.14 and 405.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.50, 676.14 and 405.90 is: 607.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.50 : 676.14 = 405.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.50/676.14 = 405.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.50x = 676.14 × 405.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.50x = 274,445.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,445.23/451.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.85

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