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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.48, 621.66 and 300.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.48, 621.66 and 300.84 is: 415.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.48 : 621.66 = 300.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.48/621.66 = 300.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.48x = 621.66 × 300.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.48x = 187,020.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,020.19/450.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.16

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