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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.61, 623.73 and 303.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.61, 623.73 and 303.98 is: 419.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.61 : 623.73 = 303.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.61/623.73 = 303.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.61x = 623.73 × 303.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.61x = 189,598.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,598.33/451.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.83

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