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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.22, 621.48 and 302.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.22, 621.48 and 302.92 is: 418.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.22 : 621.48 = 302.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.22/621.48 = 302.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.22x = 621.48 × 302.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.22x = 188,258.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,258.72/450.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.15

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