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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.28, 623.04 and 294.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.28, 623.04 and 294.06 is: 405.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.28 : 623.04 = 294.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.28/623.04 = 294.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.28x = 623.04 × 294.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.28x = 183,211.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,211.14/451.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.98

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