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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.88, 623.70 and 314.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.88, 623.70 and 314.12 is: 433.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.88 : 623.70 = 314.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.88/623.70 = 314.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.88x = 623.70 × 314.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.88x = 195,916.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,916.64/451.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.56

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