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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.70, 621.93 and 303.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.70, 621.93 and 303.31 is: 418.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.70 : 621.93 = 303.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.70/621.93 = 303.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.70x = 621.93 × 303.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.70x = 188,637.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,637.59/450.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.54

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