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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.25, 622.73 and 313.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.25, 622.73 and 313.33 is: 432.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.25 : 622.73 = 313.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.25/622.73 = 313.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.25x = 622.73 × 313.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.25x = 195,119.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,119.99/451.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.40

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