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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.80, 623.37 and 304.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.80, 623.37 and 304.68 is: 420.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.80 : 623.37 = 304.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.80/623.37 = 304.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.80x = 623.37 × 304.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.80x = 189,928.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,928.37/451.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.38

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