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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.44, 622.89 and 262.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.44, 622.89 and 262.37 is: 362.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.44 : 622.89 = 262.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.44/622.89 = 262.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.44x = 622.89 × 262.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.44x = 163,429.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,429.21/451.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.02

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