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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.33, 622.58 and 285.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.33, 622.58 and 285.48 is: 393.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.33 : 622.58 = 285.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.33/622.58 = 285.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.33x = 622.58 × 285.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.33x = 177,732.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,732.71/451.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.80

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