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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.85, 676.68 and 400.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.85, 676.68 and 400.55 is: 599.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.85 : 676.68 = 400.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.85/676.68 = 400.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.85x = 676.68 × 400.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.85x = 271,044.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,044.17/451.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.85

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