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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.53, 622.95 and 285.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.53, 622.95 and 285.58 is: 394.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.53 : 622.95 = 285.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.53/622.95 = 285.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.53x = 622.95 × 285.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.53x = 177,902.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,902.06/451.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.00

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