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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.59, 622.29 and 395.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.59, 622.29 and 395.28 is: 544.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.59 : 622.29 = 395.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.59/622.29 = 395.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.59x = 622.29 × 395.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.59x = 245,978.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,978.79/451.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.69

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