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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.71, 622.50 and 311.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.71, 622.50 and 311.57 is: 429.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.71 : 622.50 = 311.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.71/622.50 = 311.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.71x = 622.50 × 311.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.71x = 193,952.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,952.33/451.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.37

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