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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.84, 677.59 and 400.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.84, 677.59 and 400.86 is: 599.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.84 : 677.59 = 400.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.84/677.59 = 400.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.84x = 677.59 × 400.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.84x = 271,617.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,617.73/452.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.82

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