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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.84, 623.54 and 302.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.84, 623.54 and 302.62 is: 417.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.84 : 623.54 = 302.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.84/623.54 = 302.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.84x = 623.54 × 302.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.84x = 188,695.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,695.67/451.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.62

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