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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.16, 622.66 and 423.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.16, 622.66 and 423.36 is: 584.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.16 : 622.66 = 423.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.16/622.66 = 423.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.16x = 622.66 × 423.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.16x = 263,609.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,609.34/451.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.29

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