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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.36, 623.01 and 294.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.36, 623.01 and 294.00 is: 405.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.36 : 623.01 = 294.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.36/623.01 = 294.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.36x = 623.01 × 294.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.36x = 183,160.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,160.35/451.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.80

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