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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.30, 621.63 and 302.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.30, 621.63 and 302.88 is: 418.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.30 : 621.63 = 302.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.30/621.63 = 302.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.30x = 621.63 × 302.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.30x = 188,279.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,279.29/450.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.12

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