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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.36, 623 and 294

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.36, 623 and 294 is: 405.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.36 : 623 = 294 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.36/623 = 294/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.36x = 623 × 294
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.36x = 183,162
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,162/451.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.80

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