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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.71, 621.78 and 301.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.71, 621.78 and 301.19 is: 415.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.71 : 621.78 = 301.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.71/621.78 = 301.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.71x = 621.78 × 301.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.71x = 187,270.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,270.81/450.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.51

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