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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.17, 622.23 and 346.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.17, 622.23 and 346.22 is: 477.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.17 : 622.23 = 346.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.17/622.23 = 346.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.17x = 622.23 × 346.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.17x = 215,431.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,431.84/451.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.50

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