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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.18, 622.22 and 293.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.18, 622.22 and 293.76 is: 405.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.18 : 622.22 = 293.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.18/622.22 = 293.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.18x = 622.22 × 293.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.18x = 182,783.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,783.35/451.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.12

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