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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.61, 621.65 and 303.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.61, 621.65 and 303.29 is: 418.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.61 : 621.65 = 303.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.61/621.65 = 303.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.61x = 621.65 × 303.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.61x = 188,538.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,538.71/450.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.41

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