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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.92, 623.03 and 364.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.92, 623.03 and 364.44 is: 502.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.92 : 623.03 = 364.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.92/623.03 = 364.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.92x = 623.03 × 364.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.92x = 227,055.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,055.23/451.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.42

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