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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.71, 623.13 and 294.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.71, 623.13 and 294.33 is: 406.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.71 : 623.13 = 294.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.71/623.13 = 294.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.71x = 623.13 × 294.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.71x = 183,405.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,405.85/451.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.03

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