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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.95, 623.42 and 286.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.95, 623.42 and 286.10 is: 394.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.95 : 623.42 = 286.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.95/623.42 = 286.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.95x = 623.42 × 286.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.95x = 178,360.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,360.46/451.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.65

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