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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.31, 622.22 and 285.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.31, 622.22 and 285.44 is: 393.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.31 : 622.22 = 285.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.31/622.22 = 285.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.31x = 622.22 × 285.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.31x = 177,601.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,601.94/451.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.53

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