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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.14, 621.78 and 371.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.14, 621.78 and 371.28 is: 511.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.14 : 621.78 = 371.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.14/621.78 = 371.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.14x = 621.78 × 371.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.14x = 230,854.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,854.48/451.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.71

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