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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.62, 623 and 285.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.62, 623 and 285.55 is: 393.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.62 : 623 = 285.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.62/623 = 285.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.62x = 623 × 285.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.62x = 177,894.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,894.54/451.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.90

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