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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.71, 623.39 and 304.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.71, 623.39 and 304.47 is: 420.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.71 : 623.39 = 304.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.71/623.39 = 304.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.71x = 623.39 × 304.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.71x = 189,802.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,802.03/451.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.19

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