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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.38, 623.01 and 285.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.38, 623.01 and 285.74 is: 394.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.38 : 623.01 = 285.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.38/623.01 = 285.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.38x = 623.01 × 285.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.38x = 178,015.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,015.76/451.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.38

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