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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.91, 623.81 and 304.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.91, 623.81 and 304.25 is: 419.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.91 : 623.81 = 304.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.91/623.81 = 304.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.91x = 623.81 × 304.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.91x = 189,792.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,792.67/451.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.98

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