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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.54, 672.81 and 403.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.54, 672.81 and 403.07 is: 600.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.54 : 672.81 = 403.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.54/672.81 = 403.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.54x = 672.81 × 403.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.54x = 271,187.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,187.51/451.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.59

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