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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.20, 622.94 and 404.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.20, 622.94 and 404.50 is: 558.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.20 : 622.94 = 404.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.20/622.94 = 404.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.20x = 622.94 × 404.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.20x = 251,979.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,979.23/451.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.46

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