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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.63, 623.30 and 304.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.63, 623.30 and 304.58 is: 420.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.63 : 623.30 = 304.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.63/623.30 = 304.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.63x = 623.30 × 304.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.63x = 189,842.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,842.36/451.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.35

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