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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.78, 622.83 and 339.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.78, 622.83 and 339.90 is: 468.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.78 : 622.83 = 339.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.78/622.83 = 339.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.78x = 622.83 × 339.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.78x = 211,699.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,699.92/451.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.59

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