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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.56, 623.49 and 294.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.56, 623.49 and 294.28 is: 406.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.56 : 623.49 = 294.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.56/623.49 = 294.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.56x = 623.49 × 294.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.56x = 183,480.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,480.64/451.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.33

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