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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.76, 623.22 and 304.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.76, 623.22 and 304.34 is: 419.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.76 : 623.22 = 304.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.76/623.22 = 304.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.76x = 623.22 × 304.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.76x = 189,670.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,670.77/451.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.85

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