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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.86, 623.34 and 285.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.86, 623.34 and 285.95 is: 394.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.86 : 623.34 = 285.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.86/623.34 = 285.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.86x = 623.34 × 285.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.86x = 178,240.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,240.96/451.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.46

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