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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.58, 623.45 and 294.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.58, 623.45 and 294.48 is: 406.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.58 : 623.45 = 294.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.58/623.45 = 294.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.58x = 623.45 × 294.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.58x = 183,596.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,596.25/451.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.57

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