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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.88, 622.24 and 425.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.88, 622.24 and 425.90 is: 586.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.88 : 622.24 = 425.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.88/622.24 = 425.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.88x = 622.24 × 425.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.88x = 265,012.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,012.02/451.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.47

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