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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.50, 622.74 and 285.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.50, 622.74 and 285.55 is: 393.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.50 : 622.74 = 285.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.50/622.74 = 285.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.50x = 622.74 × 285.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.50x = 177,823.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,823.41/451.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.85

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