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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.73, 622.43 and 346.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.73, 622.43 and 346.80 is: 477.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.73 : 622.43 = 346.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.73/622.43 = 346.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.73x = 622.43 × 346.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.73x = 215,858.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,858.72/451.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.85

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