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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.72, 622.74 and 341.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.72, 622.74 and 341.32 is: 470.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.72 : 622.74 = 341.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.72/622.74 = 341.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.72x = 622.74 × 341.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.72x = 212,553.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,553.62/451.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.54

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