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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.56, 623.18 and 285.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.56, 623.18 and 285.87 is: 394.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.56 : 623.18 = 285.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.56/623.18 = 285.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.56x = 623.18 × 285.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.56x = 178,147.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,147.04/451.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.51

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