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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.90, 622.83 and 312.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.90, 622.83 and 312.04 is: 430.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.90 : 622.83 = 312.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.90/622.83 = 312.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.90x = 622.83 × 312.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.90x = 194,347.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,347.87/451.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.07

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