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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.22, 622.86 and 303.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.22, 622.86 and 303.92 is: 419.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.22 : 622.86 = 303.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.22/622.86 = 303.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.22x = 622.86 × 303.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.22x = 189,299.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,299.61/451.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.53

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