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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.37, 622.36 and 291.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.37, 622.36 and 291.64 is: 402.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.37 : 622.36 = 291.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.37/622.36 = 291.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.37x = 622.36 × 291.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.37x = 181,505.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,505.07/451.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.12

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