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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.63, 621.45 and 302.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.63, 621.45 and 302.99 is: 417.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.63 : 621.45 = 302.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.63/621.45 = 302.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.63x = 621.45 × 302.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.63x = 188,290.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,290.03/450.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.84

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