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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.08, 620.94 and 302.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.08, 620.94 and 302.82 is: 417.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.08 : 620.94 = 302.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.08/620.94 = 302.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.08x = 620.94 × 302.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.08x = 188,033.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,033.05/450.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.78

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