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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.74, 676.94 and 405.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.74, 676.94 and 405.84 is: 608.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.74 : 676.94 = 405.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.74/676.94 = 405.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.74x = 676.94 × 405.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.74x = 274,727.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,727.30/451.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.15

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