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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.17, 622.35 and 303.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.17, 622.35 and 303.89 is: 419.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.17 : 622.35 = 303.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.17/622.35 = 303.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.17x = 622.35 × 303.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.17x = 189,122.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,122.83/451.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.18

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