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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.64, 621.98 and 303.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.64, 621.98 and 303.16 is: 418.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.64 : 621.98 = 303.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.64/621.98 = 303.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.64x = 621.98 × 303.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.64x = 188,559.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,559.46/450.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.43

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