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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.02, 622.42 and 363.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.02, 622.42 and 363.54 is: 501.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.02 : 622.42 = 363.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.02/622.42 = 363.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.02x = 622.42 × 363.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.02x = 226,274.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,274.57/451.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.70

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