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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.09, 621.43 and 346.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.09, 621.43 and 346.33 is: 477.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.09 : 621.43 = 346.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.09/621.43 = 346.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.09x = 621.43 × 346.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.09x = 215,219.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,219.85/451.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.11

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