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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.88, 622.21 and 385.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.88, 622.21 and 385.35 is: 530.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.88 : 622.21 = 385.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.88/622.21 = 385.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.88x = 622.21 × 385.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.88x = 239,763.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,763.59/451.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.59

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