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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.86, 624.41 and 341.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.86, 624.41 and 341.14 is: 471.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.86 : 624.41 = 341.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.86/624.41 = 341.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.86x = 624.41 × 341.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.86x = 213,010.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,010.52/451.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.41

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