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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.04, 621.96 and 295.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.04, 621.96 and 295.76 is: 407.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.04 : 621.96 = 295.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.04/621.96 = 295.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.04x = 621.96 × 295.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.04x = 183,950.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,950.89/451.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.84

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