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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.80, 675.41 and 304.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.80, 675.41 and 304.22 is: 455.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.80 : 675.41 = 304.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.80/675.41 = 304.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.80x = 675.41 × 304.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.80x = 205,469.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,469.85/450.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.79

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