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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.09, 622.52 and 295.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.09, 622.52 and 295.75 is: 408.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.09 : 622.52 = 295.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.09/622.52 = 295.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.09x = 622.52 × 295.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.09x = 184,110.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,110.29/451.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.15

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