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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.34, 678.66 and 406.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.34, 678.66 and 406.40 is: 608.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.34 : 678.66 = 406.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.34/678.66 = 406.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.34x = 678.66 × 406.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.34x = 275,807.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,807.42/453.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.39

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