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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.74, 622.89 and 368.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.74, 622.89 and 368.59 is: 508.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.74 : 622.89 = 368.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.74/622.89 = 368.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.74x = 622.89 × 368.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.74x = 229,591.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,591.03/451.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.24

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