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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.54, 622.95 and 346.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.54, 622.95 and 346.63 is: 478.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.54 : 622.95 = 346.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.54/622.95 = 346.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.54x = 622.95 × 346.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.54x = 215,933.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,933.16/451.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.21

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