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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.84, 623.84 and 294.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.84, 623.84 and 294.68 is: 406.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.84 : 623.84 = 294.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.84/623.84 = 294.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.84x = 623.84 × 294.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.84x = 183,833.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,833.17/451.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.85

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