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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.25, 621.23 and 302.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.25, 621.23 and 302.63 is: 417.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.25 : 621.23 = 302.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.25/621.23 = 302.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.25x = 621.23 × 302.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.25x = 187,998.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,998.22/450.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.54

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