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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.30, 622.84 and 283.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.30, 622.84 and 283.37 is: 391.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.30 : 622.84 = 283.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.30/622.84 = 283.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.30x = 622.84 × 283.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.30x = 176,494.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,494.31/451.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.08

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