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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.57, 623.25 and 285.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.57, 623.25 and 285.67 is: 394.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.57 : 623.25 = 285.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.57/623.25 = 285.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.57x = 623.25 × 285.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.57x = 178,043.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,043.83/451.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.28

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