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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.08, 620.80 and 302.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.08, 620.80 and 302.64 is: 417.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.08 : 620.80 = 302.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.08/620.80 = 302.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.08x = 620.80 × 302.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.08x = 187,878.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,878.91/450.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.43

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