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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.56, 621.20 and 302.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.56, 621.20 and 302.88 is: 417.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.56 : 621.20 = 302.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.56/621.20 = 302.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.56x = 621.20 × 302.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.56x = 188,149.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,149.06/450.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.59

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