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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.21, 622.44 and 294.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.21, 622.44 and 294.11 is: 405.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.21 : 622.44 = 294.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.21/622.44 = 294.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.21x = 622.44 × 294.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.21x = 183,063.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,063.51/451.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.72

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