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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.87, 623.43 and 286.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.87, 623.43 and 286.02 is: 394.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.87 : 623.43 = 286.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.87/623.43 = 286.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.87x = 623.43 × 286.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.87x = 178,313.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,313.45/451.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.61

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