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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.13, 622.26 and 293.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.13, 622.26 and 293.72 is: 405.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.13 : 622.26 = 293.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.13/622.26 = 293.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.13x = 622.26 × 293.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.13x = 182,767.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,767.10/451.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.14

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