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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.67, 622.74 and 380.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.67, 622.74 and 380.59 is: 524.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.67 : 622.74 = 380.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.67/622.74 = 380.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.67x = 622.74 × 380.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.67x = 237,011.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,011.99/451.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.75

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