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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.72, 673.05 and 403.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.72, 673.05 and 403.21 is: 600.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.72 : 673.05 = 403.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.72/673.05 = 403.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.72x = 673.05 × 403.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.72x = 271,380.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,380.49/451.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.77

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