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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.93, 623.88 and 286.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.93, 623.88 and 286.23 is: 395.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.93 : 623.88 = 286.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.93/623.88 = 286.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.93x = 623.88 × 286.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.93x = 178,573.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,573.17/451.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.13

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