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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.05, 620.96 and 303.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.05, 620.96 and 303.09 is: 418.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.05 : 620.96 = 303.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.05/620.96 = 303.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.05x = 620.96 × 303.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.05x = 188,205.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,205.25/450.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.19

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