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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.90, 623.75 and 402.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.90, 623.75 and 402.47 is: 555.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.90 : 623.75 = 402.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.90/623.75 = 402.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.90x = 623.75 × 402.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.90x = 251,040.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,040.13/451.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.52

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