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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.83, 677.96 and 313.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.83, 677.96 and 313.22 is: 469.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.83 : 677.96 = 313.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.83/677.96 = 313.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.83x = 677.96 × 313.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.83x = 212,346.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,346.95/451.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.97

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