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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.50, 622.91 and 285.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.50, 622.91 and 285.66 is: 394.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.50 : 622.91 = 285.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.50/622.91 = 285.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.50x = 622.91 × 285.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.50x = 177,939.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,939.04/451.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.11

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