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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.36, 623.16 and 296.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.36, 623.16 and 296.32 is: 409.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.36 : 623.16 = 296.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.36/623.16 = 296.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.36x = 623.16 × 296.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.36x = 184,654.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,654.77/451.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.11

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