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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.28, 622.59 and 293.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.28, 622.59 and 293.87 is: 405.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.28 : 622.59 = 293.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.28/622.59 = 293.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.28x = 622.59 × 293.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.28x = 182,960.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,960.98/451.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.42

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