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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.18, 622.02 and 385.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.18, 622.02 and 385.54 is: 531.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.18 : 622.02 = 385.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.18/622.02 = 385.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.18x = 622.02 × 385.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.18x = 239,813.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,813.59/451.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.53

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