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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.59, 623.31 and 304.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.59, 623.31 and 304.35 is: 420.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.59 : 623.31 = 304.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.59/623.31 = 304.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.59x = 623.31 × 304.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.59x = 189,704.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,704.40/451.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.08

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