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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.75, 623.75 and 286.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.75, 623.75 and 286.36 is: 395.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.75 : 623.75 = 286.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.75/623.75 = 286.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.75x = 623.75 × 286.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.75x = 178,617.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,617.05/451.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.39

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