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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.77, 623.62 and 341.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.77, 623.62 and 341.27 is: 471.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.77 : 623.62 = 341.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.77/623.62 = 341.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.77x = 623.62 × 341.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.77x = 212,822.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,822.80/451.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.09

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