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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.50, 676.19 and 303.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.50, 676.19 and 303.78 is: 455.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.50 : 676.19 = 303.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.50/676.19 = 303.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.50x = 676.19 × 303.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.50x = 205,413.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,413.76/450.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.97

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