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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.12, 622.36 and 285.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.12, 622.36 and 285.04 is: 393.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.12 : 622.36 = 285.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.12/622.36 = 285.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.12x = 622.36 × 285.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.12x = 177,397.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,397.49/451.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.24

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