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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.44, 623.12 and 311.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.44, 623.12 and 311.76 is: 430.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.44 : 623.12 = 311.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.44/623.12 = 311.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.44x = 623.12 × 311.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.44x = 194,263.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,263.89/451.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.32

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