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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.54, 621.36 and 302.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.54, 621.36 and 302.97 is: 417.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.54 : 621.36 = 302.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.54/621.36 = 302.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.54x = 621.36 × 302.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.54x = 188,253.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,253.44/450.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.84

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