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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.64, 622.50 and 304.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.64, 622.50 and 304.22 is: 419.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.64 : 622.50 = 304.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.64/622.50 = 304.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.64x = 622.50 × 304.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.64x = 189,376.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,376.95/451.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.31

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