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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.37, 622.33 and 293.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.37, 622.33 and 293.78 is: 405.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.37 : 622.33 = 293.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.37/622.33 = 293.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.37x = 622.33 × 293.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.37x = 182,826.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,826.64/451.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.05

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