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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.12, 621.54 and 303.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.12, 621.54 and 303.24 is: 418.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.12 : 621.54 = 303.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.12/621.54 = 303.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.12x = 621.54 × 303.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.12x = 188,475.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,475.79/450.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.72

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