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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.45, 621.60 and 303.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.45, 621.60 and 303.06 is: 418.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.45 : 621.60 = 303.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.45/621.60 = 303.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.45x = 621.60 × 303.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.45x = 188,382.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,382.10/450.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.21

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