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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.07, 622.27 and 310.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.07, 622.27 and 310.96 is: 428.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.07 : 622.27 = 310.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.07/622.27 = 310.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.07x = 622.27 × 310.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.07x = 193,503.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,503.56/451.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.99

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