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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.73, 623.03 and 381.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.73, 623.03 and 381.98 is: 526.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.73 : 623.03 = 381.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.73/623.03 = 381.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.73x = 623.03 × 381.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.73x = 237,979.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,979.97/451.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.82

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