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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.16, 622.32 and 285.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.16, 622.32 and 285.38 is: 393.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.16 : 622.32 = 285.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.16/622.32 = 285.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.16x = 622.32 × 285.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.16x = 177,597.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,597.68/451.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.65

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