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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.70, 623.15 and 285.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.70, 623.15 and 285.62 is: 394.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.70 : 623.15 = 285.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.70/623.15 = 285.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.70x = 623.15 × 285.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.70x = 177,979.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,979.56/451.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.03

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