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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.60, 623.39 and 286.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.60, 623.39 and 286.07 is: 394.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.60 : 623.39 = 286.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.60/623.39 = 286.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.60x = 623.39 × 286.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.60x = 178,328.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,328.63/451.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.88

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