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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.88, 623.82 and 304.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.88, 623.82 and 304.52 is: 420.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.88 : 623.82 = 304.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.88/623.82 = 304.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.88x = 623.82 × 304.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.88x = 189,965.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,965.67/451.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.39

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