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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451, 622.65 and 296.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451, 622.65 and 296.02 is: 408.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451 : 622.65 = 296.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451/622.65 = 296.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451x = 622.65 × 296.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451x = 184,316.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,316.85/451
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.68

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