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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.68, 622.92 and 294.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.68, 622.92 and 294.25 is: 405.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.68 : 622.92 = 294.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.68/622.92 = 294.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.68x = 622.92 × 294.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.68x = 183,294.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,294.21/451.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.81

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