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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.86, 622.08 and 378.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.86, 622.08 and 378.06 is: 520.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.86 : 622.08 = 378.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.86/622.08 = 378.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.86x = 622.08 × 378.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.86x = 235,183.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,183.56/451.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.48

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