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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.14, 622.61 and 285.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.14, 622.61 and 285.22 is: 393.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.14 : 622.61 = 285.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.14/622.61 = 285.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.14x = 622.61 × 285.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.14x = 177,582.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,582.05/451.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.63

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