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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.29, 623.00 and 302.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.29, 623.00 and 302.16 is: 417.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.29 : 623.00 = 302.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.29/623.00 = 302.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.29x = 623.00 × 302.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.29x = 188,244.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,244.17/451.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.12

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