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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.70, 676.98 and 406.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.70, 676.98 and 406.04 is: 608.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.70 : 676.98 = 406.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.70/676.98 = 406.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.70x = 676.98 × 406.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.70x = 274,880.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,880.96/451.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.55

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