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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.77, 622.25 and 303.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.77, 622.25 and 303.83 is: 419.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.77 : 622.25 = 303.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.77/622.25 = 303.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.77x = 622.25 × 303.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.77x = 189,056.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,056.70/450.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.41

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