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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.04, 621.68 and 434.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.04, 621.68 and 434.03 is: 598.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.04 : 621.68 = 434.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.04/621.68 = 434.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.04x = 621.68 × 434.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.04x = 269,822.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,822.49/451.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.23

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