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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.24, 622.74 and 313

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.24, 622.74 and 313 is: 431.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.24 : 622.74 = 313 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.24/622.74 = 313/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.24x = 622.74 × 313
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.24x = 194,917.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,917.62/451.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.96

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