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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.16, 622.23 and 318.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.16, 622.23 and 318.82 is: 439.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.16 : 622.23 = 318.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.16/622.23 = 318.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.16x = 622.23 × 318.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.16x = 198,379.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,379.37/451.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.71

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