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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.39, 623.13 and 304.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.39, 623.13 and 304.26 is: 420.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.39 : 623.13 = 304.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.39/623.13 = 304.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.39x = 623.13 × 304.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.39x = 189,588.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,588.90/451.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.02

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