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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.34, 622.35 and 311.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.34, 622.35 and 311.52 is: 429.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.34 : 622.35 = 311.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.34/622.35 = 311.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.34x = 622.35 × 311.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.34x = 193,874.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,874.47/451.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.56

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