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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.66, 622.08 and 303

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.66, 622.08 and 303 is: 418.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.66 : 622.08 = 303 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.66/622.08 = 303/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.66x = 622.08 × 303
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.66x = 188,490.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,490.24/450.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.25

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