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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.71, 623.66 and 283.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.71, 623.66 and 283.73 is: 391.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.71 : 623.66 = 283.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.71/623.66 = 283.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.71x = 623.66 × 283.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.71x = 176,946.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,946.51/451.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.73

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