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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.98, 676.80 and 402.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.98, 676.80 and 402.39 is: 602.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.98 : 676.80 = 402.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.98/676.80 = 402.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.98x = 676.80 × 402.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.98x = 272,337.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,337.55/451.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.54

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