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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.59, 622.25 and 311.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.59, 622.25 and 311.06 is: 429.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.59 : 622.25 = 311.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.59/622.25 = 311.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.59x = 622.25 × 311.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.59x = 193,559.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,559.42/450.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.57

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