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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.26, 623.09 and 294

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.26, 623.09 and 294 is: 405.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.26 : 623.09 = 294 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.26/623.09 = 294/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.26x = 623.09 × 294
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.26x = 183,188.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,188.46/451.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.95

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