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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.97, 622.37 and 419.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.97, 622.37 and 419.30 is: 577.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.97 : 622.37 = 419.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.97/622.37 = 419.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.97x = 622.37 × 419.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.97x = 260,957.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,957.68/451.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.38

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