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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.80, 623.58 and 286.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.80, 623.58 and 286.23 is: 395.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.80 : 623.58 = 286.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.80/623.58 = 286.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.80x = 623.58 × 286.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.80x = 178,487.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,487.30/451.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.06

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