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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.16, 622.40 and 303.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.16, 622.40 and 303.88 is: 419.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.16 : 622.40 = 303.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.16/622.40 = 303.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.16x = 622.40 × 303.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.16x = 189,134.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,134.91/451.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.22

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