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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.92, 623.61 and 286.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.92, 623.61 and 286.22 is: 394.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.92 : 623.61 = 286.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.92/623.61 = 286.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.92x = 623.61 × 286.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.92x = 178,489.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,489.65/451.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.96

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