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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.52, 621.82 and 303.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.52, 621.82 and 303.58 is: 419.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.52 : 621.82 = 303.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.52/621.82 = 303.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.52x = 621.82 × 303.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.52x = 188,772.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,772.12/450.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.01

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