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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.77, 676.55 and 407.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.77, 676.55 and 407.95 is: 610.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.77 : 676.55 = 407.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.77/676.55 = 407.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.77x = 676.55 × 407.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.77x = 275,997.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,997.43/451.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.92

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