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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.44, 622.44 and 412.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.44, 622.44 and 412.56 is: 568.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.44 : 622.44 = 412.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.44/622.44 = 412.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.44x = 622.44 × 412.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.44x = 256,793.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,793.85/451.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.83

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