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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.08, 623 and 304.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.08, 623 and 304.32 is: 420.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.08 : 623 = 304.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.08/623 = 304.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.08x = 623 × 304.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.08x = 189,591.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,591.36/451.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.31

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