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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.90, 623.97 and 346.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.90, 623.97 and 346.82 is: 478.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.90 : 623.97 = 346.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.90/623.97 = 346.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.90x = 623.97 × 346.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.90x = 216,405.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,405.28/451.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.88

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