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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450, 621.10 and 303.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450, 621.10 and 303.04 is: 418.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450 : 621.10 = 303.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450/621.10 = 303.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450x = 621.10 × 303.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450x = 188,218.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,218.14/450
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.26

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