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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.26, 622.44 and 392.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.26, 622.44 and 392.16 is: 540.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.26 : 622.44 = 392.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.26/622.44 = 392.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.26x = 622.44 × 392.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.26x = 244,096.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,096.07/451.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.92

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