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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.12, 622.13 and 285.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.12, 622.13 and 285.04 is: 393.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.12 : 622.13 = 285.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.12/622.13 = 285.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.12x = 622.13 × 285.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.12x = 177,327.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,327.40/451.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.09

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