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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.28, 623.06 and 294.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.28, 623.06 and 294.04 is: 405.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.28 : 623.06 = 294.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.28/623.06 = 294.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.28x = 623.06 × 294.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.28x = 183,204.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,204.56/451.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.97

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