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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.75, 621.69 and 303.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.75, 621.69 and 303.12 is: 418.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.75 : 621.69 = 303.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.75/621.69 = 303.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.75x = 621.69 × 303.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.75x = 188,446.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,446.67/450.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.07

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