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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.27, 622.32 and 311.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.27, 622.32 and 311.41 is: 429.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.27 : 622.32 = 311.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.27/622.32 = 311.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.27x = 622.32 × 311.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.27x = 193,796.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,796.67/451.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.45

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