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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.24, 622.74 and 373.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.24, 622.74 and 373.48 is: 515.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.24 : 622.74 = 373.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.24/622.74 = 373.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.24x = 622.74 × 373.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.24x = 232,580.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,580.94/451.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.43

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