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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.54, 622.65 and 402.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.54, 622.65 and 402.40 is: 554.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.54 : 622.65 = 402.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.54/622.65 = 402.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.54x = 622.65 × 402.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.54x = 250,554.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,554.36/451.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.89

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