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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.36, 622.80 and 296

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.36, 622.80 and 296 is: 408.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.36 : 622.80 = 296 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.36/622.80 = 296/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.36x = 622.80 × 296
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.36x = 184,348.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,348.80/451.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.43

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