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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.41, 622.49 and 368.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.41, 622.49 and 368.25 is: 507.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.41 : 622.49 = 368.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.41/622.49 = 368.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.41x = 622.49 × 368.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.41x = 229,227.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,227.77/451.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.81

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