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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.50, 623.42 and 294.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.50, 623.42 and 294.26 is: 406.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.50 : 623.42 = 294.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.50/623.42 = 294.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.50x = 623.42 × 294.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.50x = 183,447.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,447.57/451.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.31

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