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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.63, 621.93 and 442.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.63, 621.93 and 442.45 is: 609.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.63 : 621.93 = 442.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.63/621.93 = 442.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.63x = 621.93 × 442.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.63x = 275,172.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,172.93/451.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.29

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