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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.41, 623.03 and 430.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.41, 623.03 and 430.89 is: 594.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.41 : 623.03 = 430.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.41/623.03 = 430.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.41x = 623.03 × 430.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.41x = 268,457.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,457.40/451.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.71

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