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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.18, 622.61 and 311.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.18, 622.61 and 311.31 is: 429.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.18 : 622.61 = 311.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.18/622.61 = 311.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.18x = 622.61 × 311.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.18x = 193,822.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,822.58/451.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.59

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