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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.37, 622.92 and 285.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.37, 622.92 and 285.53 is: 394.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.37 : 622.92 = 285.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.37/622.92 = 285.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.37x = 622.92 × 285.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.37x = 177,860.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,860.30/451.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.04

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