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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.23, 623.06 and 404.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.23, 623.06 and 404.52 is: 558.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.23 : 623.06 = 404.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.23/623.06 = 404.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.23x = 623.06 × 404.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.23x = 252,040.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,040.23/451.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.56

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