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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.96, 677.40 and 397.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.96, 677.40 and 397.96 is: 596.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.96 : 677.40 = 397.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.96/677.40 = 397.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.96x = 677.40 × 397.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.96x = 269,578.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,578.10/451.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.46

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