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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.72, 623.70 and 296.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.72, 623.70 and 296.92 is: 409.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.72 : 623.70 = 296.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.72/623.70 = 296.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.72x = 623.70 × 296.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.72x = 185,189.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,189.00/451.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.96

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