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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.74, 681.65 and 400.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.74, 681.65 and 400.07 is: 599.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.74 : 681.65 = 400.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.74/681.65 = 400.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.74x = 681.65 × 400.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.74x = 272,702.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,702.31/454.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.69

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