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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.99, 677.23 and 414.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.99, 677.23 and 414.16 is: 620.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.99 : 677.23 = 414.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.99/677.23 = 414.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.99x = 677.23 × 414.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.99x = 280,480.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,480.56/451.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.55

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