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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.56, 678.54 and 422.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.56, 678.54 and 422.40 is: 634.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.56 : 678.54 = 422.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.56/678.54 = 422.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.56x = 678.54 × 422.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.56x = 286,615.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,615.30/451.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.72

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