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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.84, 623.76 and 341.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.84, 623.76 and 341.38 is: 471.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.84 : 623.76 = 341.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.84/623.76 = 341.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.84x = 623.76 × 341.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.84x = 212,939.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,939.19/451.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.27

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