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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.62, 622.84 and 294.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.62, 622.84 and 294.19 is: 405.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.62 : 622.84 = 294.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.62/622.84 = 294.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.62x = 622.84 × 294.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.62x = 183,231.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,231.37/451.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.72

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