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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.52, 622.92 and 303.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.52, 622.92 and 303.98 is: 419.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.52 : 622.92 = 303.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.52/622.92 = 303.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.52x = 622.92 × 303.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.52x = 189,355.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,355.22/451.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.37

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