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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.51, 622.69 and 294.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.51, 622.69 and 294.09 is: 405.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.51 : 622.69 = 294.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.51/622.69 = 294.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.51x = 622.69 × 294.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.51x = 183,126.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,126.90/451.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.59

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