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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.61, 622.94 and 311.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.61, 622.94 and 311.49 is: 429.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.61 : 622.94 = 311.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.61/622.94 = 311.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.61x = 622.94 × 311.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.61x = 194,037.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,037.24/451.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.66

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