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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.20, 622.64 and 295.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.20, 622.64 and 295.84 is: 408.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.20 : 622.64 = 295.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.20/622.64 = 295.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.20x = 622.64 × 295.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.20x = 184,201.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,201.82/451.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.25

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