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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.61, 623.03 and 304.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.61, 623.03 and 304.29 is: 419.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.61 : 623.03 = 304.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.61/623.03 = 304.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.61x = 623.03 × 304.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.61x = 189,580.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,580.28/451.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.79

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