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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.10, 621.08 and 303.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.10, 621.08 and 303.02 is: 418.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.10 : 621.08 = 303.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.10/621.08 = 303.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.10x = 621.08 × 303.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.10x = 188,199.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,199.66/450.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.13

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