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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.54, 623.18 and 346.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.54, 623.18 and 346.49 is: 478.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.54 : 623.18 = 346.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.54/623.18 = 346.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.54x = 623.18 × 346.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.54x = 215,923.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,923.39/451.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.20

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