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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.61, 622.80 and 392.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.61, 622.80 and 392.56 is: 541.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.61 : 622.80 = 392.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.61/622.80 = 392.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.61x = 622.80 × 392.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.61x = 244,486.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,486.37/451.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.37

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