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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.52, 622.89 and 294.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.52, 622.89 and 294.29 is: 405.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.52 : 622.89 = 294.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.52/622.89 = 294.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.52x = 622.89 × 294.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.52x = 183,311.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,311.27/451.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.98

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