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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.10, 677.70 and 406.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.10, 677.70 and 406.74 is: 609.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.10 : 677.70 = 406.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.10/677.70 = 406.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.10x = 677.70 × 406.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.10x = 275,647.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,647.70/452.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.71

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