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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.36, 622.28 and 376.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.36, 622.28 and 376.36 is: 518.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.36 : 622.28 = 376.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.36/622.28 = 376.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.36x = 622.28 × 376.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.36x = 234,201.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,201.30/451.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.88

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