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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.49, 622.80 and 293.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.49, 622.80 and 293.90 is: 405.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.49 : 622.80 = 293.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.49/622.80 = 293.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.49x = 622.80 × 293.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.49x = 183,037.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,037.81/451.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.41

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