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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.08, 621.84 and 295.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.08, 621.84 and 295.56 is: 407.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.08 : 621.84 = 295.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.08/621.84 = 295.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.08x = 621.84 × 295.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.08x = 183,791.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,791.03/451.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.45

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