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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.53, 622.01 and 303.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.53, 622.01 and 303.29 is: 418.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.53 : 622.01 = 303.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.53/622.01 = 303.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.53x = 622.01 × 303.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.53x = 188,649.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,649.41/450.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.73

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