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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.68, 623.55 and 304.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.68, 623.55 and 304.50 is: 420.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.68 : 623.55 = 304.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.68/623.55 = 304.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.68x = 623.55 × 304.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.68x = 189,870.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,870.98/451.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.37

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