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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450, 620.64 and 302.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450, 620.64 and 302.82 is: 417.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450 : 620.64 = 302.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450/620.64 = 302.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450x = 620.64 × 302.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450x = 187,942.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,942.20/450
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.65

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