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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.37, 622.49 and 293.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.37, 622.49 and 293.94 is: 405.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.37 : 622.49 = 293.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.37/622.49 = 293.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.37x = 622.49 × 293.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.37x = 182,974.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,974.26/451.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.38

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