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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.36, 621.17 and 302.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.36, 621.17 and 302.76 is: 417.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.36 : 621.17 = 302.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.36/621.17 = 302.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.36x = 621.17 × 302.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.36x = 188,063.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,063.92/450.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.59

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