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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.87, 623.52 and 286.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.87, 623.52 and 286.05 is: 394.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.87 : 623.52 = 286.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.87/623.52 = 286.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.87x = 623.52 × 286.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.87x = 178,357.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,357.90/451.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.71

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