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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.29, 622.44 and 311.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.29, 622.44 and 311.45 is: 429.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.29 : 622.44 = 311.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.29/622.44 = 311.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.29x = 622.44 × 311.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.29x = 193,855.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,855.83/451.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.56

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