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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.35, 622.98 and 303.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.35, 622.98 and 303.93 is: 419.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.35 : 622.98 = 303.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.35/622.98 = 303.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.35x = 622.98 × 303.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.35x = 189,342.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,342.31/451.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.50

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