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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.62, 623.37 and 285.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.62, 623.37 and 285.90 is: 394.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.62 : 623.37 = 285.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.62/623.37 = 285.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.62x = 623.37 × 285.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.62x = 178,221.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,221.48/451.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.63

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