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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.08, 677.41 and 400.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.08, 677.41 and 400.14 is: 599.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.08 : 677.41 = 400.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.08/677.41 = 400.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.08x = 677.41 × 400.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.08x = 271,060.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,060.09/452.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.58

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