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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.74, 622.42 and 303.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.74, 622.42 and 303.32 is: 418.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.74 : 622.42 = 303.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.74/622.42 = 303.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.74x = 622.42 × 303.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.74x = 188,792.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,792.43/450.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.85

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