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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.02, 622.02 and 293.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.02, 622.02 and 293.57 is: 404.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.02 : 622.02 = 293.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.02/622.02 = 293.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.02x = 622.02 × 293.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.02x = 182,606.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,606.41/451.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.88

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