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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.16, 622.65 and 311.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.16, 622.65 and 311.23 is: 429.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.16 : 622.65 = 311.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.16/622.65 = 311.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.16x = 622.65 × 311.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.16x = 193,787.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,787.36/451.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.53

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