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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.25, 621.01 and 302.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.25, 621.01 and 302.62 is: 417.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.25 : 621.01 = 302.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.25/621.01 = 302.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.25x = 621.01 × 302.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.25x = 187,930.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,930.05/450.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.39

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