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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.79, 623.85 and 286.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.79, 623.85 and 286.29 is: 395.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.79 : 623.85 = 286.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.79/623.85 = 286.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.79x = 623.85 × 286.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.79x = 178,604.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,604.31/451.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.33

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