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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.74, 623.52 and 311.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.74, 623.52 and 311.88 is: 430.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.74 : 623.52 = 311.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.74/623.52 = 311.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.74x = 623.52 × 311.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.74x = 194,463.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,463.42/451.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.48

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