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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.53, 623.61 and 304.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.53, 623.61 and 304.56 is: 420.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.53 : 623.61 = 304.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.53/623.61 = 304.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.53x = 623.61 × 304.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.53x = 189,926.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,926.66/451.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.63

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