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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.74, 676.98 and 406.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.74, 676.98 and 406.78 is: 609.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.74 : 676.98 = 406.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.74/676.98 = 406.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.74x = 676.98 × 406.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.74x = 275,381.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,381.92/451.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.60

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