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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.44, 623.58 and 364.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.44, 623.58 and 364.44 is: 503.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.44 : 623.58 = 364.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.44/623.58 = 364.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.44x = 623.58 × 364.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.44x = 227,257.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,257.50/451.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.41

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