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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.15, 622.57 and 318.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.15, 622.57 and 318.43 is: 439.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.15 : 622.57 = 318.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.15/622.57 = 318.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.15x = 622.57 × 318.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.15x = 198,240.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,240.26/451.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.41

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