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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.39, 621.13 and 303.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.39, 621.13 and 303.22 is: 418.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.39 : 621.13 = 303.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.39/621.13 = 303.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.39x = 621.13 × 303.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.39x = 188,338.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,338.30/450.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.17

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