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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.92, 622.44 and 447.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.92, 622.44 and 447.24 is: 615.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.92 : 622.44 = 447.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.92/622.44 = 447.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.92x = 622.44 × 447.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.92x = 278,380.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,380.07/451.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.99

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