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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.05, 622.80 and 285.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.05, 622.80 and 285.54 is: 394.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.05 : 622.80 = 285.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.05/622.80 = 285.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.05x = 622.80 × 285.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.05x = 177,834.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,834.31/451.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.27

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