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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.80, 622.96 and 402.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.80, 622.96 and 402.60 is: 555.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.80 : 622.96 = 402.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.80/622.96 = 402.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.80x = 622.96 × 402.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.80x = 250,803.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,803.70/451.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.12

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