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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.34, 622.29 and 372.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.34, 622.29 and 372.98 is: 514.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.34 : 622.29 = 372.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.34/622.29 = 372.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.34x = 622.29 × 372.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.34x = 232,098.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,098.61/451.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.24

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