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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.90, 623.72 and 286.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.90, 623.72 and 286.34 is: 395.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.90 : 623.72 = 286.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.90/623.72 = 286.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.90x = 623.72 × 286.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.90x = 178,591.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,591.97/451.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.21

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