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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.37, 621.89 and 303.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.37, 621.89 and 303.49 is: 419.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.37 : 621.89 = 303.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.37/621.89 = 303.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.37x = 621.89 × 303.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.37x = 188,737.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,737.40/450.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.07

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