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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.73, 621.78 and 303.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.73, 621.78 and 303.52 is: 418.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.73 : 621.78 = 303.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.73/621.78 = 303.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.73x = 621.78 × 303.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.73x = 188,722.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,722.67/450.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.70

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